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Loss of forward movement while under power

sunshyn275

sunshyn275

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"Hey guys,
it's been awhi

"Hey guys,
it's been awhile since i've had any problems,went thru the postings and didn't see any that applied to my problem.heading back the other nite I was running just fine and then it was like something slipped, engine runs perfect but no movement. I think I spun a hub ,How do i find out and fix it.

Thanks for any HELP
Richard Kelley"
 
"No info on model!

A spun p

"No info on model!

A spun prop will normally give drive at slow speed but slip when the power is increased.

Scribe or mark a line on the end of the shaft and the prop, run it until it slips. Inspect marks to see if the still line up."
 
"Sorry about that it's a 1

"Sorry about that it's a 1989 225 rude and that was right i limped home at idle,but had little at higher RPM's"
 
Definately sounds like a slipp

Definately sounds like a slipped hub. If yu can turn the prop by hand when engine is in gear that is your problem.

Waste
 
does anyone know if it is easi

does anyone know if it is easier to replace a hub or replace the prop? And can i do it myself
 
"a new hub has to be pressed i

"a new hub has to be pressed in , not something
you can do at home .price hubs / call shops/get local prices,weigh your options."
 
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