Should my prop have play in it?

There should be no play while trying to push the prop/shaft forward or pulling it aft. If there is up and down movement or side to side movement then something is loose or the cutless bearings are worn. If the prop is moving forward or aft on the shaft then something is wrong there too.

How tight should a Mercury prop be?

If you don’t have a torque wrench, no need to worry, simply tighten down the nut with your socket. It will need to be pretty snug to avoid coming off when running your outboard. Once the nut is snugly in place, you’ve successfully installed your propeller.

What kind of propellers do I need for a Mercury outboard?

Solas makes quality aftermarket pressed rubber hub propellers to fit Mercury outboards from 2.5 to 300 HP and interchangeable hub Rubex props for 6 to 300HP. For high horsepower Mercs exposed to extreme use conditions, the Rubex line has optional bronze core hubs.

Where can I buy a Mercury SOLAS propeller?

Purchase: Find Solas Dealers. Select from these Mercury outboards to open detailed Solas propeller charts. All blade types, all possibilities, traditional pressed or modular rubber hubs. Prop shaft spline counts shown to help you find the right props.

What kind of hub do I need for Mercury Racing 200xs?

For use with HD (Heavy Duty) 1.25″ propshaft when installed on Mercury Racing 200XS, 225X, 2.5 EFI, 225 (Pro X, Pro XS, Sport XS), 250 (XS, Pro XS, Sport XS), 300 (X, XS), Sport, Torque and HD Fleet Master gearcases (not Fleet Masters with 1″ propshafts), MerCruiser Bravo One XR or XZ, port Master and shorty Sport Master sterndrives.

How do you remove a propeller from a Mercury Dockline?

Once the block is in place, you can then begin using the socket to remove the propeller, moving counterclockwise. Once the nut has been removed, you’re ready to remove the propeller and other pieces. Simply slide the propeller up and off of the drive shaft.

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