Strut Question

[huntingwiley]

Today I turned my Prop manually and it felt like the Shaft was grinding in the Strut. What kind of bushing is in there and are they are to replace?

I have a 21iR

[zad0030]

The water lubes the strut bearing.

[huntingwiley]

Is it normal to grind like metal on metal when turning the prop by had or should it be very smooth?

[dogbert]

Zad's right. I hope you didn't put it into gear while out of the water

[lightning59]

I could be wrong,but isn't there a strut bushing in there? My other inboards had them.

[dogbert]

I could be wrong,but isn't there a strut bushing in there? My other inboards had them.

Yes, there is, but it will make a squealing sound as it burns up if you run it out of the water. It's designed to be lubed and cooled by the water.

[huntingwiley]

I turned it by hand about 3\4 of a turn. It was not on or in gear. I was just wondering how often the bushing needs to be replaced.

[zad0030]

I turned it by hand about 3\4 of a turn. It was not on or in gear. I was just wondering how often the bushing needs to be replaced.

Shouldn't need to be replaced unless its seriously damaged or worn out. Which isn't very typical and also you would know if its worn out.

[kko]

its normal for them to make a bunch of noise when you turn them by hand like that.as long as there is no side to side or up and down play you should be fine.