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New propTry another propeller ?
How do you check for slippageNew prop
Thanks for your reply I did as you said and there is some movement. This means that even this brand new prop is spun? Never been grounded or any type of damage has happened is it still possible?Just put the outboard in gear with engine off. Wear some gloves and grab two blades and try to turn the prop. Any... ...ANY movement of the blades indicates the hub is bad.
Note: when shifting an outboard that's not running, you need to be slowly rotating the prop as you move the shifter. It doesn't matter how fast or in what direction. Just so it's moving a bit as you shift. This prevents the clutch dogs from hanging up and that prevents the possibility of bending or breaking a shift linkage component.
Make sure your turning the prop isn't causing the drive shaft to turn the crankshaft.Thanks for your reply I did as you said and there is some movement. This means that even this brand new prop is spun? Never been grounded or any type of damage has happened is it still possible?
How long have you owned this and did it always slip?Have a 2007 20hp 4stroke tiller at high throttle seems to break down or slip but is fine at lower speed what could this be
YesJust to be clear....
There will be a small amount of "gear lash" or movement in the transmission that can easily be taken up by hand. Then, trying to force the prop past that point, there should be NO movement if the hub is good.
Is that what you're finding?
Thanks for your help