are bronze props tougher on the lower unit?

[SeaMasterZ@aol.com]

Operation Millstone is about to get underway ... and apparently the 59 Johnson 35 has a different prop than the new kids on the block ... the 60 and 66 40 horse Johnnies ... I can get a bronze prop, but arent they heavier? would there be unacceptable strain on a 44 year old lower unit? 44 years! ACK!<br />(at least its older than I am! LOL) also, if I whack something, is there much diff between an alumunum prop and a bronze one?

 

[jdkzrt]

Re: are bronze props tougher on the lower unit?

Weight of prop only affects gearcase when shifting into gear. If you use bronze, make sure engine is idling as slooowwwwww as possible when shifting.

 

[SeaMasterZ@aol.com]

Re: are bronze props tougher on the lower unit?

lol, make sure shes barely ticking over right?<br /><br />I can do that!<br /><br />Helll, they usually dont want to idle, running slow is easy!