Propeller hub replacement

[Jtp03819]

All,

I have a 1960 Evinrude 18hp Model number 15032 with a slipped hub. I have spoken to 3 prop shops near me and none of them will replace this hub. Left with no other option I decided to attempt this on my own. I have ordered the replacement hub (VS-10) from HMS hubs and am trying to install it. I have followed their directions and I’m unable to get the hub pressed in. According to their directions I have cut the corner of the bub back 3/16″ at a 45-degree angle, soaked the hub in 180-degree water and then lubed it with a 50/50 mixture of dish soap and rubbing alcohol. When I tried to press it in it appeared that the hub was starting to crack. I did confirm with them before attempting to replace it that I did not need a funnel to complete this installation. I know that I can “pin” the hub but I’m all about doing the job right. I have 2 hubs to replace and figured that I would reach out and see if there are any tricks that you could share with me or if there was a specific propeller shop that someone would recommend that I could ship my propellers too. I am using a 60 ton press to press the hub in.

 

[outbdnut2]

For the cost of the hub and all the trouble installing it, you may want to consider a new prop.  Solas (an imported prop) makes excellent aluminum propellers, at reasonable prices.  I have bought several for a variety of motors over the last several years.   Example:  An 11 inch pitch prop for your motor is Solas #2111-093-11P .  You can buy them online at several places.  Wholesalemarine.com has that one for $73, and as a 1st time buyer there, they usually take 10% off that.   For some unknown reason, the photos of the prop online show it as a “through the prop exhaust” type, but it isn’t.   I occasionally pin a spun prop, but just to use as a spare.

Dave

[stanley]

I have heard from a member who has re-hubbed a lot of props  that cracking the old aluminum OMC ones while installing no hub is not a rarity.

[Jtp03819]

Dave,

Thank you for the information. I might just order the propeller you mentioned. I think that I will also try to get them pressed in as well since I like the challenge.  The motor is used at a remote cabin so I won’t be able to test the ones that I press in till I get there and not having a spare propeller that works is not an option for me.  Thanks again

Jon

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