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I am interested in buying a 1980 4.5 HP Evinrude Model E5RCSS but I have a question about the prop. It has a black conical tip that is pierced by a cotter pin and the entire prop has some play. I would like to know if this is a normal arrangement or if there have been some modifications. Thanks...
I want to buy a 1980 4HP Evinrude Model E5RCSS and I noticed that the 3-blade propeller is a little lose and has a black rubber (or plastic) conical tip that is pierced by a cotter pin. I find this somewhat unusual simply from the point of view of water flow. Is this common practice? Should it...
