prop spacers and locking tabs

[russman]

I was reinstalling my prop this weekend (s.s. 19p merc outdrive)and i noticed that the washer that holds the nut and securing tab-washer has groves in it that i thought whould also seat into the outside of the props hub. <br />But after instaling it it doesent lock into it.<br />do i have the wrong size of spacer washers<br />or is this normal?<br /><br />purchased the boat last year and did not lose the prop or have it come lose, but i sure dont want to either,<br /><br />I dont see how the locking washer with the bendable tabs can work if it does not lock into a fixed position.<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />russman

 

[Don S]

Re: prop spacers and locking tabs

You have to bend the tabs down into the outside of the prop hub. Just turn the prop nut a little so 3 of the tabs will lineup, then bend them down with a screwdrive. That hub is splined and won't turn, and the nut sits inside the tab washer.

 

[achris]

Re: prop spacers and locking tabs

Russman,<br /><br />Did you put the front thrust hub on?<br /><br />Chris.........

 

[russman]

Re: prop spacers and locking tabs

Don S <br /><br />thats the problem the splines dont lock on to anything.<br />is the front spacer to wide? shuold the shaft splines stick out past the prop hub?<br /><br />AChris<br />yes the front spacer is on and not backwards the recessed side goes on first.<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />russman