Hubs for Props

[SimilarIsland]

I now have three props for my girl and two hubs. Two of the props are 12.75 x 21 and look the same. The problem is that neither one of my hubs seem to fit in one of my 12.75 x 21's. It will slide all the way into the other two, but is about 3/4' shy of going all the way into the one. Is there another size that I need or do some just fit tight and I should force it the rest of the way? These are both the solid plastic hubs using "half" splines. I believe all three props are Mercury. The one may be a knockoff.

Thanks

[wakeguy]

Most hubs are brand specific. Usually they are not interchangable if the one is a knockoff. Many dealers sell the Turning point brand and in the past they will only work with Turning Point props, however they do offer a new prop/hub that works with the Mercury props. If you can figure out what brand the knockoff prop is you will probably have to purchase a hub that is the same brand. Can you post a picture of the prop?

[SimilarIsland]

Thanks for your reply:

This prop is my original that came with my boat new

This is the prop that the hub won't fit very well

Thanks

[logon648]

That hub looks to be the right one. Sometimes they can be tight.

Tap it in using a large socket and hammer.

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call

218 644 3392

Jay

http://www.soderbloom.com/proprepair.html

[SimilarIsland]

Thanks for the response,

Is there any danger in changing hubs between different props or should I just break down and get another hub?

[logon648]

No danger in changing them from prop to prop. How ever it wouldn't hurt to have a spare. They are designed to strip out if you hit something hard enough. We don't see it very often but it happens.

I have a few good used ones laying around. If you email me your shipping info I will blast one off to you.

[email protected]

[wakeguy]

I'd agree with logon - it should work just fine but they can be a tight fit.

[SimilarIsland]

Thanks again for all the help. My old boat was a 1976, so I'm not used to these new ones.

Jay, I appreciate the offer. I already have two hubs, so I think I should be set - now that I know they're all interchangeable.

One more question though --- What do the single letters (K, L, M, P) mean nest to the size? Are they some kind of a date stamp?