3.
Check the diameter of all propeller blades. If not
the same, repair propeller.
Checks Made with Propeller Shaft
Removed from Boat
1.
Check propeller shaft for straightness. Check at
three or four places. If dial indicator deflects over
.004
in. (0.1 mm), replace shaft.
b
a
c
b
a
c
a - V-Blocks
b - Dial Indicator
c - Shaft - Rotate One Complete Turn
a - Metal Straight Edge (Held T Rudder With C-Clamp)
b - Rudder
c - Rotate Propeller One Complete Turn
2.
Check that bore of coupling is 90 degrees from
coupling flange. Replace coupling if needle
moves.
4.
Check that all propeller blades are the same pitch
and that propeller is properly seated on shaft. Re-
pair or replace if necessary.
d
c
a
a
b
b
c
a - V-Blocks
b - Dial Indicator
a - Metal Straight Edge (Held T Rudder With C-Clamp)
b - Rudder
c - Coupling Flange - Rotate One Complete Turn
d - Shaft Against Block To Prevent Fore And Aft Movement
c - Rotate Propeller One Complete Turn. Check At Three Dif-
ferent Points On Blades
Index
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DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT MODELS - 8E-11
Product Specification
Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 454 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 502 CID |
Model Year | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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Hugely helpful service manual! Perfect. Thank you!
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This book is invaluable if you do your own repairs. Great book.
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