Quicksilver Laser II doesn't fit an alpha?

[wire2]

I have an alpha gen 2 outdrive, tried to put a Quicksilver prop # 48 16548-23 prop on it, and the blades hit the trim tab.

The shell appears to be a bit too far back on the hub, as the machined recess is ?" out of the housing, and the bronze hub and aluminum shell were flush with each other. I put it in a 12 ton press, pushed it in 1/8" farther and it won't go in any more.

Does it need to be heated to go in another 1/8"? That will give me a proper recess on the thrust washer lip, but it may still not allow the blades to clear the trim tab.

Anyone? Thanks.

 

[wca_tim]

Re: Quicksilver Laser II doesn't fit an alpha?

if you're talking about the anode with the little tab / fin that sticks down... get one that is flat and so won't hit.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Quicksilver Laser II doesn't fit an alpha?

Make sure you are using the correct thrust washer. Also be real careful about moving the hub. If this is a standard pressed in hub you don't want to move it after it's been seated. Moving it may let it spin the hub easier.

 

[wire2]

Re: Quicksilver Laser II doesn't fit an alpha?

Thanks for the advice, guys.
I'll cut some of the trim tab anode off to clear.
I don't expect the hub to spin, as it took almost all of the 12 ton press capacity to move it 1/8", and then it stopped solid.

I took the prop and thrust washer to a marine shop, the mechanic said the washer was the normal thickness and shape.

I'll have it in the water next weekend to see what happens.