How do I change the prop?

[sierrak9s]

I see that I can order a new prop for my 2005 Bayliner 185 on-line. But once I get it here, how do I go about changing it? I can't find a manual on-line... rrrrggghhhh...

 

[Bondo]

Re: How do I change the prop?

Ayuh,... Bayliners don't have Props,..... But their Motors do....

 

[sierrak9s]

Re: How do I change the prop?

Ayuh,... Bayliners don't have Props,..... But their Motors do....

:redface:I am justly accused. Sigh.

3.0L Mercury.

 

[Bondo]

Re: How do I change the prop?

Ayuh,.... I'll Assume that's a 3.0l Mercruiser,..?? Mercury builds Outboards,...

Ok,..
Grab a 1, 1/16th" wrench, screwdriver,+ a 2x4...
Bend back the lock tabs..
Turn the propnut counterclockwise, with the 2x4 jabbed between a blade,+ the Cav-plate...
Then grab the prop,+ Pull....

The Thrust washer, if so equiped may, or may Not work with the replacement prop...
It's best to keep prop hardware with the prop it belongs too...
In other words,... Buy the right hardware kit for the New prop...

 

[sierrak9s]

Re: How do I change the prop?

Ayuh,.... I'll Assume that's a 3.0l Mercruiser,..?? Mercury builds Outboards,...

That's what I thought too, but the sterndrive clearly says "Mercury" on it.

But thank you for the how-to!