Need a favor from ox66 owner

[DennisJensen]

I need someone to check if their prop shaft moves in and out. Mine moves about 1/4 of an inch. Im trying to figure out why my prop rubs my lu housing. If its from prop shaft movement or wrong thrust washer?Thanks

[M-D]

I bought my current boat about 1-1/2 years ago and discovered the same issue you are describing. It was the wrong thrust washer. Link to that thread...
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1036493

[XingEyeballs]

Slight movement is ok but that’s too much. If you pull the prop and the shaft doesn’t move then the prop/washer is definitely suspect.

[DennisJensen]

Its the shaft i have prop off and the shaft moves. Any idea where i should start?

[1ranger487vs]

My 03 200 shaft moves some but not a 1/4”. Been doing that for years

[tblentrprz]

Its the shaft i have prop off and the shaft moves. Any idea where i should start?

Pull up a parts diagram to get an idea of the prop shaft parts stack and identify the thrust bearings etc for setting shaft thrust tolerance. If you don't have already, get a service manual. I can't remember where I located the manual for the 2001 I use to service.