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Eriewaterman
05-11-2011, 09:57 AM
Getting ready to start my second season running a classic 18 on the West end of Lake Erie. 5.7 l Vortec (Moterz) attached to Alpha Drive. Ran a 23 P Solas prop up to 61.5 mph gps. Purchased an older Sold hub Mirage Plus (no venting holes). Installed the prop with the mercury thrust washer and had 1/8" of spline left for locking washer. :mad:
Tried to install prop with out thrust washer and it seams to go in to far.
The front of the prop has an offset of apox 1/4" and it looks like some kind of washer is required. :confused:
Prop spins better with the thrust washer.

tmdog
05-11-2011, 03:29 PM
Do yourself and the outdrive a favor, get rid of that prop w/ a solid hub. Alpha's need help when shifting, hence a rubber hub to take up the shock.

There are props w/ removable flo-torque hubs that would be good. My 18 liked the Turbo1 prop.

mrfixxall
05-11-2011, 03:37 PM
what tm said! but if you insist on trying that prop youwill need this locking ring along with the lower prop washer installed..


http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/MAL9-73902.jpg

MOP
05-11-2011, 07:10 PM
Another vote for dumping the solid hub, it will cost you a clutch dog set in short order nasty prop on any Alpha!