Spunhub

[Tinman]

I have recently had two props with spun hubs. Both on 10 hp Johnson motors. Does anyone have any contact info on where I can get these repaired? Live in the St. Louis area. Thanks, Bryan.

[bobw]

Most any prop shop in your area should be able to take care of this for you. I also have a spun hub on my ’59 10hp.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

• This reply was modified 4 years, 2 months ago by bobw.

[lindy46]

BRP dealer most likely has a place they can send them to have them re-hubbed.

[Matthew Pieklik]

I have a spun hub on my 10 HP also. Bought a new prop. Chances are getting one repaired will be close to a new prop. I think I remember some one used gorilla glue to repair their spun hub.

[billw]

I was recently down this road with 18 hp OMC props. I work at a boat yard, so we deal with prop repair people all the time. I was told that it is not economically sensible to get them repaired, because the cost would be very close to brand new. They also said that they would often split the aluminum, trying to press in a new hub, so they gave it up on the smaller props. I think new props for 10s are available. I KNOW they are for 18s, because I have already bought three.

All that being said, I also took a spun 18 prop and carefully drilled for, and installed, three stainless 3/16″ (maybe they were a little bigger; it was awhile ago….) roll pins in it, right behind the trailing edge of each blade. I examined for where there would be the most meat in the hub, by pressing the spun hub out, then back in. The good thing about roll pins is that they can be pretty flush with the outside of the prop and don’t look quite as cheesy as screws. I feel pretty confident it will work but I haven’t tried it yet.

Long live American manufacturing!

• This reply was modified 4 years, 2 months ago by billw.

[Tinman]

Sounds like a new one is the way to go. Any suggestions on a good company with reasonable prices? Thanks.

[phil]

Bill– when you pinned your prop did you change what kind of drive pin you use?

http://www.omc-boats.org
http://www.aerocraft-boats.org

[Geer Pyron]

Yozers,
Prop Dave McKinny!
He’s in Gainesville, GA.
AOMCI man.
Likes to keep the older props in circulation. He’ll do what it takes.
He’s done a couple of mine.
I recommend him highly.
Contact him at Gainesville Radiater in Gainesville Georgia.
I forget what it cost exactly, but it was a plea sent surprise when he told me the final cost. And I’m pretty po… well, not rich ($wise).
G

JMGP

[billw]

phil wrote:

Bill– when you pinned your prop did you change what kind of drive pin you use?

No, the same drive pin is used. All that you see are the very ends of the three pins. Some day, I have to take the time to figure out how to post pictures.

Long live American manufacturing!

• This reply was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by billw.

[Tinman]

Thanks geer ,will contact him.

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