RPM Incresing on 90 hp Yamaha

shoalwater 48

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RPM Incresing on 90 hp Yamaha

I have a 1998 2 stoke 90hp oilinjected Yamaha.The max at wot use to be 5500. Now its running about 5800.Could it be that my sst prop is wearing out. I would appreciate any feed back.
 

vinney

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Re: RPM Incresing on 90 hp Yamaha

Re: RPM Incresing on 90 hp Yamaha

Check your hub in the prop. If it smells like burnt rubber. You have spun the rubber hub.
 

Ray Neudecker

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Re: RPM Incresing on 90 hp Yamaha

Re: RPM Incresing on 90 hp Yamaha

Check the prop for bends crease and nicks that may be causing greater slippage than normal.
 
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