props?

[mrpike1973]

hi 77 25 hp evinrude old prop getting fixed 9 1/4 x 11 original got a new after market one 9 x 10 was told the old one is obsolete. what difference will this make i know nothing about props was told hole shot would be a little faster and i may need to back down throttle slightly at wide open sound right i see the old prop super cedes to the 9 x 10 thanks

[boatfixer]

It's likely the hole shot will be a little better. It's hard to say if you'll over rev it at WOT without knowing the actual Rpms. If you have access to an inductive type tachometer you can find out for sure.

[mrpike1973]

ran it today faster hole shot yes. didnt really notice any difference at all thanks boat fixer. now my starter wont engage it just sat and spun that was a scramble to get the cable off quick they said its probably a solenoid will it ever end hee hee

[marine_man]

Sometimes the groove that the starter gear moves along gets gunked up and prevents the starter from engaging the flywheel.. take some WD40 and clean it out good... it might work... but cheaper than new parts!

marine_man

[boatfixer]

Ya, sounds like solenoid is stuck!!