Sharps-Nut
Seaman
- Joined
- Feb 22, 2004
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- 65
I bought a new prop for my 1977 caravelle 18-6 boat with 165 horse merc inline six i/o and tried to install it but things did not seem right. I put the hub on first as the instructions stated and then assembled the prop housing over it with the base washer spider gear pieces. All seemed to be going well until I went to nut down the assembly with the original nut and lock tab deal. The nut would not tighten down all the way. I did not even have a full nut of threads. Now I did not torque it because it seemed like the old prop had lots of shaft threads at the same tightness of the bolt. I did not want to damage anything if it was an improper fit. Any one else have this problem or and answer to my problem. The prop did not clear the trim tab but they warned it wouldn't and even give a part number for a replacement tab. How do I remove the old one? I did not see any bolts or such? Help. Thanks Sharps-Nut