Ive got a flo tourqe solid hub prop that when stuck on a TRS shaft seems like it sticks way too far out on the shaft with a standard Merc thrust washer. Without the thrust washer it seems way too close to the drive case. Whats the dealio here??
Also there is a a good amount of slop between the insert and the prop hub on both props, I can turn the prop a good 1/8th inch before the propshaft starts to move. The insert to the propshaft is tight, the insert to the prop hub is sloppy, is this normal for the flotorque design??? This is the first time Ive ever dealt with anything other than solid hub cleavers.
This is the one that sticks out too far w/ thrust washer.
Thread: Torqueflo/prop hub info needed
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08-08-2009 04:03 PM
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08-08-2009 06:47 PM
What you are describing is a need for the rubber bushings on the 4 corners.
JulieLast edited by ThrottleUp Props; 08-09-2009 at 10:55 AM.
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08-08-2009 10:55 PM
I noticed on my cousins boats the props have similar 'slop', two different sets of props and two different sets of hubs too.
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08-10-2009 04:22 PM
Try the bushings first. If that is not it call me we will figure it out. But to clarify...if the drive sleeve is not allowing the bevel of the thrust washer to insert then it is the worlng length dirve sleeve. If the hub has slop then you need new bushings.
I don't want to confuse the subjects here.
JulieWhen you feel the need for speed...Throttle Up!
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08-10-2009 06:32 PM
I picked up the correct length drive sleeve from a buddy today.
Now, whats with the slop between the drive sleeve and the hub insert? I'm talking about the part that has the drive splines cast on the inside and the 4 splines/keys cast into the outside. Thats the part thats a little sloppy.
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08-12-2009 09:35 AMWhen you feel the need for speed...Throttle Up!
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08-12-2009 01:04 PM
That tiny bit of play is what Im talking about. The bronze/ brass part with the castle nut cast into it. It wiggles a little bit in the prop hub, but when placed on the propshaft by itself its a solid fit. I guess I'm just used to old school cleavers and zero slop.
I just didnt know if that little bit of play was acceptable or not.
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08-12-2009 03:19 PM
A very little bit is KEY!!! If it moves alot look at the "4 slots" to see if they are worn. If not you are probably OK.
JulieWhen you feel the need for speed...Throttle Up!
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08-13-2009 07:57 AM
Thanks for all the help.