I installed a new prop on my omc. It has a little bit of play.?

Question

The prop moves slightly. I don't remember the old one moving. Is this ok?

Answer 1

I just did the exact same thing and I called a marine shop and this is what they told me.  As long as the prop is not loose on the shaft then you should be fine.  The shaft will normally move in and out slightly when you pull on the prop and that is normal.  It should just move forward and aft maybe an 1/8 of an inch or so.  Hope that clears it up.

Answer 2

No did you take the bushing out of the back of the old prop and install it in the new 1???With out it it will destroy the out drive>Look as the shaft is it moving with the prop in & out very little if so than it normal>

Answer 3

Yep! It's OK  slight movement fore and aft.

Answer 4

it has slop on the shaft, or the shaft has slop into the gearcase?