Spun Hub, I think

[rrunkel]

Johnson J90 2000


I think I spun the hub today, after a good time with the local Redfish population.

On the way back to the ramp, doing 25mph, sudden surge in RPM, no forward speed. Hobbled back to the ramp, 2 miles, at 4 mph.

Ok, so back home. Pulled cotter pin, turned nut loose with fingers, but the prop will not come off. Stuck, I guess. If I can get it off, I can drop at local tackle shop where there is a 2x per week drop and pick-up for spun hub repairs.

The prop is a Michigan Wheel Rapture. I believe its a 13 1/4 x 17.

How do I get this thing off !!!!!!!!!!!


Ok, the answer was a "BIG HAMMER" and two big guys pulling at the same time the hammer was employed. Spun for sure. On its way to the prop shop.

DR


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[rudetech1]

[ProcraftMike]

They come off a lot easier if you put a little grease on the splines and take the prop off periodically to check for fishing line.

[rrunkel]

I have learned that through this incident. It will be done on an annual basis hence forth.

DR

[Bassmeister]

The BRP triple gard grease is cheap enough and you can get it at your dealer!

[rrunkel]

Thanks for the heads up on the grease. I think I am going to purchase a spare aluminum prop as well.

DR

[ChampioNman]

Do I have to come down there and straighten you out and get that Hewes smoking?? .

[25xs]

You should remove and clean/regrease the propshaft splines more often than anually in your water.

Are you still dealing with the "yellow boats" down there?

[rrunkel]

Sure,

Did some "catch and release" on some nice slot reds in Matlacha Pass yesterday and a couple of nice Jacks. Fishing cut pinfish in the bushes.

DR

[ChampioNman]

Let me check the calendar for Nov. I can wangle some time off then and MIL would be Happy. I'll bring some props.

[rrunkel]

OK, let me know a few weeks in advnce. I will arrange to be in PG.

The redfisher runs pretty good with the Rapture. Hole shot is around 3 seconds, trimmed at WOT, do about 44 mph. Not bad with a 90hp.


DR