Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. 03-02-2018, 07:11 PM #1
    lineman42
    lineman42 is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    ohio
    Posts
    166

    Question Propeller Bore Sleeve

    I noticed the white sleeve in the lower unit looked cocked, on closer inspection I found that one of the tabs that fold it in place was broken off. I will be putting a new one in. Has anyone tried putting some high temp. silicon on the tabs to help hold the ring in place so you don't have to replace so often as I've heard about others having trouble with them?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. Bsully
    Bsully is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    Romulus, MI
    Posts
    74
    #2 03-02-2018, 08:20 PM
    See post #6

    http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=865314
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. EuropeanAM
    EuropeanAM is offline
    Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator EuropeanAM's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Greenville, SC (US)
    Posts
    95,253
    #3 03-06-2018, 12:26 PM
    DON'T use any type of silicone, glue or adhesive.

    It would be acceptable to carefully heat the tabs and "coax" them to make a tighter snap.

    Then in the future, if anything becomes loose or broken, rest assured that the part served it's purpose by sacrificing itself (rather than a portion of the gearcase, bearing carrier, etc).


    Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
    Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
    Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »