alpha 1 prop play

jack gardner

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my frind bought a used boat 84 with merc 350 supposedly bad it wasnt he got lucky ,\. poor dealer diagnosis .now as we go thru items be 4 launching w find about 1/4 in end play in prop we r replacing water pump and found this . spins free and quiet is there an adjustment or is that avg i have 83 looks like alpha 1 and nil 4 play thank u
 

Bondo

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Re: alpha 1 prop play

Ayuh,... About an 1/8" to 3/16" is Normal...
 

jack gardner

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Re: alpha 1 prop play

ok thank u alot ill dial indicate it tomorrow i believe it falls in that relm. if not does it indicate gear wear or berring failure. or is there an adjustment there:):)
 
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