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  • October 11, 2022 at 12:14 pm #267487
    grunt311
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      This morning i took apart the prop and for the rubber hub cam out in small pieces. Any suggestions on where to find another prop? The blades on this one a rough so i think its time for a new one

      October 11, 2022 at 1:31 pm #267492
      Mumbles
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        Many variations of the original pin drive 277095 prop used on your motor were also used on later 30, 35, and possibly 40 horse motors so locating a good used one shouldn’t be too hard.

        Here’s a parts manual for a ’55 Evinrude Big Twin Electric which should mostly be the same as your RD-17 except for cosmetics and the electrical system. Evinrude and Johnson were just starting to share parts around this time so I can’t guarantee it will be identical.

        55-Evinrude-25-hp-Electric-Parts-Manual

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        October 11, 2022 at 1:37 pm #267496
        Bob Wight
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          Here’s a link on where to buy a new hub for your old prop – I believe  your prop would use the HMSVS-9 hub.   But you might have to get a prop repair shop to install it for you and with that cost, it might be easier to just find a good used prop.

          https://www.boatersland.com/hms-hub-kits.html

          Bob

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          October 11, 2022 at 1:44 pm #267500
          crosbyman
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            if you end up… up a creek

            maybe you can just fill the void space with some FB resin and/or    mix   a  putty with   FB filler              Just use a brass drive pin.

            the blade can be  reshaped in a prop shop  as well rehubbed if they have the  rubber insert .

             

            if not just have it  rebuilt

             

            try e-bay    maybe  want adds on this site

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            October 31, 2022 at 1:43 pm #268492
            need2fish
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              If the prop is that worn due to age, maybe it’s time to look in the gearcase anyway. The clutch dog is made from soft metal and as such is the fastest wearing item in your gearcase. However, the yoke (fingers) that move the dog can wear quickly when the dog is damaged or worn.

              Next is the dog and the faces of the forward and rear gears. Since the forward face of the dog wears faster, you can flip it end-to-end to get a few more miles out of it.

              All the above wear points may cause a thump-thump-thump, clattering or grinding.

              Check the health of the yoke pivot pin. Very rare but possible is breakage or bending of the pin.

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