Re: 96' 40 hp force poppin outa gear
Like Page62 said. You can remove the cotter pin in the plastic prop cone. Unscrew the prop cone, and you'll find a shear pin thru the prop and shaft. A small screwdriver and hammer may be required to tap that out.<br />Be carefull tho. Nothing but light taps,and plenty of liquid wrench or WD40. You can easily bend the propshaft.<br />The prop may be siezed onto the shaft. If this is the case, you may need to get a cheap steering wheel puller. Try not to put any stress on the prop shaft.<br />Take the prop to a prop shop (look for a local one in your phone book). Expect to pay around 30 buks or so. What they need to do is replace the center rubber hub (and spline if needed).<br />Also, consider locating a used prop for the bilge, because you never know when or if they will spin.<br />They are designed to spin out after hitting an obstruction, instead of all the tourqe going thru the spline. It saves your lower unit. Speakin of which, now would be an ideal time to inspect the lower unit lube.<br />If I can help long distance,let me know.
