Tempest Plus on Johnson Venom Question

[Bigger Johnson]

I just purchased a Quicksilver Flo-Torq Hub Assembly Kit 835265Q02 to use on a 25p tempest plus prop on my 1996 200hp Johnson Venom...however after installing i have a gap between the prop and the lower unit housing. The raker i had on before fit down into the housing. I am not sure if this is normal or if i have installed something wrong. Any help is appreciated...the instructions weren't to clear.

it has this piece on it but it feels like it is attatched to the shaft permanantley...

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[Faztbullet]

That the original thrust washer, just give it a sharp rap and it will pop loose, you must use the brass washer with the hub kit....

[Bigger Johnson]

when you say a sharp rap ..would tapping it with a hammer work? it seems to be stuck and it turns with the shaft

[Faztbullet]

Yep...

[ufm82]

Yep, one or two sharp raps with a hammer will pop that old washer loose from the shaft. It's just stuck. It's on a tapered section of the shaft and it's pressed on when you tighten the prop nut. Just pop 'er loose and install the new prop. And I think you'll love the Tempest. I run one on my boat and it is the BEST prop for my boat, having tried numerous others. Good pick.