prop turning at idle??? in the 50 gal drum, is that ok?

[actionjackson]

when firing my super seahorse electramatic ('62 40 hp rk 24) the prop seems to be spinning and churning the water. is that normal?? or is that not the prop churning the water? please reply

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: prop turning at idle??? in the 50 gal drum, is that ok?

exhaust causes the turbulance, and that turn the prop.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: prop turning at idle??? in the 50 gal drum, is that ok?

The exhaust can cause the prop to turn.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: prop turning at idle??? in the 50 gal drum, is that ok?

TD beat me to it. Guess I took a little long typing !!!!!
Currently watching the apprentice !!!! with Mrs Ken and some of the children. Delayed me a bit !!!!

 

[actionjackson]

Re: prop turning at idle??? in the 50 gal drum, is that ok?

the exaust also comes out from under the water, and not just through the hole where the water comes out?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: prop turning at idle??? in the 50 gal drum, is that ok?

exhaust comes out that angle piece just above the prop.