New Solas Prop needs to be ground down to fit?

[Scottc232]

I just received my new Solas 10" pitch prop and when I went to install it, it doesn't fit inside the prop housing. It's diameter is ~.07" too large where the back of the prop slides into the housing. Has anyone else had this issue and is it common to have to grind props to fit???

 

[steelespike]

Re: New Solas Prop needs to be ground down to fit?

It would help to know what size prop and what motor?Its not common to grind to fit.
Perhaps it needs a different thrust washer.?

 

[Scottc232]

Re: New Solas Prop needs to be ground down to fit?

The motor is a Yamaha 20hp, 4 stroke and the prop is the correct p/n for this model. It's 10" pitch, 9.25 diameter, standard rotation. It looks like poor build tolerance control. Anybody else have this issue?

 

[steelespike]

Re: New Solas Prop needs to be ground down to fit?

While this is a prop question it seems more of a yamaha question.You might get more results in the Yamaha forum.

 

[Scottc232]

Re: New Solas Prop needs to be ground down to fit?

Turns out it's a Solas prop that isn't made to the required specs. I've found others that have had the same issue with Solas aluminum props.