Thrust Washer?

[RAPIII]

I have a thrust washer on my Merc 350 Apha I Gen II but is it possible for it to go bad? It looks a little worn.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Thrust Washer?

The Thrust Washer is a Part of the Prop.......<br />Some Props Don't even use a Thrust Washer......<br /><br />When Installed,.. It Should Never Move.......<br /><br />If it's galled or pitted,.... Ya, Sure, Replace it.................

 

[RAPIII]

Re: Thrust Washer?

Bondo, I pulled the prop off and the thrust washer just popped off of the back of the prop. It doesn't feel like it presses onto the prop shaft very tight. I just don't think it's bad but I can't seem to figure out my RPM problem with my engine. About 12 hours from taking her to the shop....YIKES

 

[tommays]

Re: Thrust Washer?

79 12 - 835467 1 HUB-Thrust<br /><br />

<br /><br /><br />on a GEN II its a part and easy to lose to when you change a prop in the water <br /><br />i learned this the HARD way and can snorkel much deeper than i thought to get it back <br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[RAPIII]

Re: Thrust Washer?

Yep, I have number 79 there. Do you think I have an RPM limiter?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Thrust Washer?

I'm Sorry,... I didn't mean it's Permanently Attached to the Prop,.....<br />Just that All Props Don't use Thrust Hubs........<br /><br />My Torque-Shift Props,.. The face of the Prop is machined to match the Prop Shaft,.. Without a Thrust Hub.......<br /><br />No,... I Can See No Way it Could Limit the RPMs......