outdrive problem,please help!!!!

Aaron F. · Jul 27, 2006

OK, I have a 1975 22 ft cruisers inc. ( i know old,haha), well the other day i had it out and ran fine until late in the day. As I was getting close to being on plain, it just gave out, like the prop was spinning and the boat was going anywhere. Well I put the boat back in neutral and tried again,did the samething. The boat idles fine,takes off fine, but just as I am about to "plain" it out, the prop just spins and kind of makes a loud noise like it's just spinng. I have no clue,can you guys help me out?? Thanks alot fellas!!!

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Limited-Time · Jul 27, 2006

Re: outdrive problem,please help!!!!

Knowing the make and type engine and drive need to be known b4 any help can be offered. BTW welcome to iboats That said, sounds like a spun prop hub.

Aaron F. · Jul 27, 2006

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sorry limited time!!! The engine is a mercruiser 233 Hp, 305!!! a spun prop hub! hmmm is the tough to fix and how much is it going to coast me,roughly? Thanks alot!!

aaron

Gary H NC · Jul 27, 2006

Re: outdrive problem,please help!!!!

Its a fairly cheap fix if thats the problem.
Pull the prop and check the rubber hub inside the center of the prop.
A shop can re-hub it or you could just replace the prop.
Never hurts to carry a spare prop anyway.

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Aaron F. · Jul 27, 2006

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thanks gary, im glad im here now!

Kevin70 · Jul 27, 2006

Re: outdrive problem,please help!!!!

Could be a really worn shift dog that only "gives" under a heavy load. That would make a nasty grinding noise. Could you describe what you hear a little more?

Aaron F. · Jul 27, 2006

Re: outdrive problem,please help!!!!

kevin, it sounds as if it were in neutral and you reved up the engine. It still moves, but REAL slow!!!! not a grinding noise! thanks man

Aaron F. · Jul 27, 2006

Re: outdrive problem,please help!!!!

kevin, it sounds as if it were in neytral and you reved up the engine. It still moves, but REAL slow!!!! not a grinding noise! thanks man

mcleaves · Jul 27, 2006

Re: outdrive problem,please help!!!!

Likely a spun hub. Does it bite Ok at lower RPMS, like at hull speed?

If not then maybe it's a coupler? Most likely your hub on the prop though. Pull it and have a shop check it. If you see little beads of rubber near the shaft sleeve it's defintly spun. l;ack of beads doesn't mean it's OK though

Aaron F. · Jul 28, 2006

Re: outdrive problem,please help!!!!

let's just say its a spun hub. I just take the prop in and they fix it?? or do i have to get a new prop?? probably a dumb question but oh well. haha. How much will it run me??thanks guys,I appreciate it.

QC · Jul 28, 2006

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Well AaronF., Assuming it's a spun hub, I'm with Gary H NC . . . I would do both. Buy a new prop AND get the one you've got repaired. Then you have a spare, which could've solved your issue without having to leave the marina . . . A new Aluminum can be had for $150 and the rehub should be half of that.

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