bent prop shaft

easygo0

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recently hit submerged object at night.next morning went to flush motor and noticed couple quarter size chunks taken out of one blade on stainless 15m prop ,also spun and noticed shaft about1/8"out of true.can shaft be removed and straightend at machine shop, or do i need to open my wallet to yamaha motors for new shaft. help appreciated.motor is 88 150 etxg standard rotation.
 

rodbolt

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Re: bent prop shaft

hello<br /> open up the wallet<br /> tiny mite motors may straighten. 150's have a lot of torque. but for that motor used shafts are everywhere.<br /> good luck and keep posting
 

easygo0

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Re: bent prop shaft

Thanks for info rodbolt,I guess its going to shop.sure wish I could do myself,need those yammy tools though. :)
 
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