Michigan Wheel part #.

[ehenry]

I have a Michigan Wheel prop that I don't know any of the specifics on. The fourth digit in the part number is not quite ledgible. The fourth digit is either a 5, 6, or 8. Can anyone take the numbers below and relate them to a specific Michigan Wheel prop? Michigan's web site doesn't allow for searching their prop numbers. Thanks in advance.<br /><br />031548<br />031648<br />031848

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Michigan Wheel part #.

Is this on the 25 HP Merc?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Michigan Wheel part #.

Closest I can come is:<br />MI 031048 3 10-3/8 R 13 Sound Right??

 

[ehenry]

Re: Michigan Wheel part #.

yes, 25 horse merc. It just doesn't seem to perform like the old prop that I tore up. Won't get up on plane nearly as fast or carry near the load. I have a tiny tach ordered so I can see what my rpm's are doing. I don't really know what prop I need.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Michigan Wheel part #.

Once you get the Tach, you can always have your prop re-pitched for the proper RPM range. Or drop to an 10-3/8 X 11(#031049) if you need more get up and go!

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Michigan Wheel part #.

Are you still running that 16" pitch prop. If so, that's the problem!!

 

[ehenry]

Re: Michigan Wheel part #.

The only reason I said it was a 16 is because 16 is written on one of the blades. I pulled the prop off today and got this number off of it. If I take it to the prop shop is there a gauge or something he can put on it to tell what pitch it is without going by the number? It may have been repitched at some point...I don't know. I would definately like to have some more get up and go for sure.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Michigan Wheel part #.

Yes, they can tell you right away what the diameter and pitch is. That would be a good idea so you know what you're working with! I'm betting it's the 13"(Originally).

 

[ehenry]

Re: Michigan Wheel part #.

RickD....Thanks for your help ! I'm taking the prop down in the morning to see what I got...I'll bring this post to the top when I find out.