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rudyeng
MMT Addict
Joined: Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:40 pm
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 Grass on prop My mud motor has a 1/4” gap from the prop to the bushing. Grass always gets tangled up in that area. Always have to clear it out.
Is that normal ? Should I add a washer to fill the gap ?
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| Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:16 pm |
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UNCLE-J
MMT Sponsor
Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:26 am
Posts: 10388
Location: S-Ville, LA
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Re: Grass on prop Just put it in reverse , then back in forward. It will clean it out
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| Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:18 pm |
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ironman_gq
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:33 am
Posts: 100
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Re: Grass on prop does it wrap up in there and then clog up the prop? I had a similar problem with my LT, took som 1/8" plate and welded it to the skeg so it had very little clearance to that gap, it acted like a shear and cut anything that started to get wrapped up.
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rudyeng
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Joined: Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:40 pm
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Re: Grass on prop Yes. I was going to add an oversized washer and sharpen the edges so it would cut it but I think your idea will work better.
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Kmoppert
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Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:48 pm
Posts: 2006
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Re: Grass on prop
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Shane77624
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Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:55 am
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Location: Nacogdoches County Texas
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marsh mule
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Location: setx
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Re: Grass on prop
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fowlmouthed_hunting
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Joined: Sun Nov 20, 2016 7:48 pm
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Re: Grass on prop IU am having the same problem. It sounds like most say the skeg should be closer to the prop. I guess I will try making a new skeg and seeing how that does with the grass.
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CypressCritter
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Joined: Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:36 am
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Location: Jefferson TX
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Re: Grass on prop A little grass there shouldn't affect anything, and reversing should clear most of it. Now nylon fishing line or trot line string that with do a number on your seals!!! Get it out asap!!!
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MNGunner
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Location: Minnesota
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