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Warpman89 
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 Topic: turning prop by handPosted: February-14-2011 at 4:51pm |
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How easily should the prop spin on my '75 ski nautique by hand? It takes some effort to spin mine and it will not continue to spin after I stop spinning it. And yes, my tranny is in neutral. Is this normal or should it be easy to spin?
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TRBenj
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 4:56pm |
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It should spin easily with 1 finger. Sounds like you need to do an alignment.
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harriss28
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 7:03pm |
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Should my '97 SN also turn with one finger?
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 7:15pm |
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Which finger should I use to obtain the optimum spin?
Is there a difference between a one, two or three finger spin? |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 10:25pm |
Shawn, Yes, no matter what finger the DR. wants to use, it's the same. |
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Posted: February-15-2011 at 12:31am |
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Drcc, things were a little dull in your absence...Have you returned to stir the pot????
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Warpman89
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Posted: February-15-2011 at 10:01pm |
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should the prop continue to spin after you take your hand off it?
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: February-16-2011 at 9:59am |
Stu, No, not much. Even with some soap/water lubricating the cutlass bearing, there's always some drag. Also, you get drag from a properly adjusted packing gland. |
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Posted: February-16-2011 at 2:16pm |
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... if it feels like more than 2 fingers.. it's probably..
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