Prop Hub Size?

I recently picked up a Renegade 4 blade (part # 175738) for my '97 175 Intruder---according to the specs, the prop should fit the V6 gearcase (which my 175 is/has). However, the hub of the prop has approx 1/4" of clearance around where it meets the gearcase; is this 'normal' for this style of prop?

The diameter of the old prop is 14.5" while the new Renegade is a 13.5"--that shouldn't matter concerning the hub size, should it?

http://parts.evinrude.com/info....html

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../prop/case.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...prop/case2.jpg

If you used the correct thrust washer, then it is. They run a plastic ring that slips inside the gearcase as a blowout ring...

That's normal and i wouldn't do a thing until i ran it and saw how it performed. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif

Run it the hub is smaller than a raker, If it blows out coming on plane or dosen't perform the way it should then spend the 8-9 $$ for the plastic weedring it will make a difference. The gade won't usually run as strong on top end as the raker but usually will give ya more stability :ie chine walk and help the hole shot if ya running heavy like I do! JMHO

Welcome to the BBC.

Yes, this normal, you will need a blow out ring.