loss of prop E200TXECM

[jjhjrcmh]

I have a 1998 E200 TXECM that yesterday we were going along at 3600rpms when all of a sudden the engine reved up to 5000rpm and a loud band as if engine came out of water I shut boat down to check and all seemed fine. When I started back up I shifted to forward and nothing happened ans when I tried reverse it started in gear then nothing. Is there a shear pin or cog that will break if you hit something? There is no water in gear case and it doesnt smell burnt. I have pulled case this morning.

 

[HybridMX6]

Re: loss of prop E200TXECM

Just sounds like a spun prop hub could be the problem. Make two marks, one on the propellor hub, and the other on the pop itself, then give it a try. If the marks move then the hub is bad. If not, could be a more serious problem in the lower unit, clutch dog or something perhaps.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: loss of prop E200TXECM

Sounds like lower driveshaft broke at pinion, never heard a rubber prop hub go bang. The new square plastic hub prop will go bang when they let go and this is usually due to running prop loose.

 

[DavidInWilmNC]

Re: loss of prop E200TXECM

Could the bang have been from the prop hitting an object? I spun the prop on my old I/O when I was demo'ing it to a perspective buyer (very embarassing, BTW). Once the boat was on the trailer, I put the drive in gear and tried to turn the prop. It was very easy to turn, which told me that it was spun; if it's in gear, it shouldn't turn by hand.