1991 Mariah 4.3L OMC cobra prop question

ruggles

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I took my prop off last weekend to have it fixed and I noticed when taking it all it was just a nut and a washer. Is this normal? Should there be a castle nut and cotter pin or something like that?
 

ruggles

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thanks! Yeah I figured that's what should be on there it's just that washer and a nyloc on there. thanks again!
 

ruggles

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@#$@! I know! I just got the boat so I'm glad I noticed it. Would have sucked to lose a stainless prop that way!
 

jerryjerry05

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Some motors all they use is a Nylock.
Force outboards only used the brass Nylock for a lot of years.
Then Merc. took over and changed to their system.

IF??? The nylock was stiff or hard to get off? You weren't in any danger of loosing your prop.
My Forces are 88's and use the nylocks and have never lost a prop.


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