Prop Washer Do I have a lower unit problem on my outboard?
I just installed a ss prop on my Merc 70 hp. Now when I shift into gear, either forward or reverse It makes a bad rumbling noise at idle speed around 700 rpm. When I speed up to around 1200 rpm it stops and everything is great. Shifts fine. New thrust washer installed.
Checked gear lube and no metal. Didn't do this with aluminum prop. I know the ss is much heavier. Could the extra weight be the problem?
I've seen this issue come up many times on many boats we take care of. It turns out, that with the weight of the propeller that the motor has to spin, and with the tempermental idle of a two-stroke outboard, that the shaft that runs from the bottom of the motor itself down to the propshaft is actually being jerked back and forth against the splines on the bottom of the motor (coupler) and usually, if your propeller is installed correctly, that is the case. I personally have never seen a stainless propeller on any motor smaller than a four stroke 90 HP Mercury or Yamaha, and most of the time Yamaha's come with aluminum propellers. The factories for all marine engine manufacturers send out different props for each motor, and not most of the time, but ALL the time, they send the engine/drive packages with the prop that performs the best in all situations. My recommendation to you would be to put an aluminum prop back on this motor and call it good. If it was a 225 HP Mercury w/ that rumble I wouldn't worry about it because a stainless prop comes with that motor from the factory (and the 225's, before the OptiMax did rumble). Happy boating!
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Choosing the Right Type of Windshield Wiper Fluid
An automobile’s windshield wiper is an important feature that should be kept in good condition in order to facilitate cleanliness of the windshield. One of the best ways to ensure that the windshield wiper is in good condition is to maintain a car’s windshield wiper fluid in an operational state by checking it and possibly changing it regularly. The windscreen wiper fluid is usually a mixture of many solvents and water, which aid in cleaning of the windshield. The water reservoir should be always replenished, but for a first time user, there is no need to worry about the state of water provided the fluid mixture is checked. Checking the windshield wiper fluid involves a series of steps that need to be followed carefully.
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