dumbguy123

I was searching and reading a few threads here about B3 props. I have a 28' Ultimate Warlock V bottom boat that had B3 26p props on it with a BBC. After having my engine rebuilt and bumping up the power output, the 26's were not getting me into the sweet spot of the power range at WOT. I was turning ~4600-4700 RPM and my engine sweet spot is more ~5000 RPM. So, I picked up a set of 24p props and just installed them. As I was reading threads here, I kept seeing "make sure you get the thrust washer back in place." Where is said thrust washer, and is it a flat washer? I looked at my old 26p props(now removed) and see nothing, washer wise, stuck to the old props.

If I grab the front prop, there is a small amount of forward/back movement in that prop. Is that normal, or did I miss the thrust washer?
I remember there being a tapered "washer" that stayed on the shafts when I removed the 26p props. Is that the thrust washer? I haven't ran the boat yet so I'd like to make sure I'm good to go before dropping in the water. Thanks in advance.

Knot 4 Me

Parts 43 and 45 in the picture. Tapered brass.

https://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...BRAVO+THREE%29

dumbguy123

Thanks Knot 4 Me! That clears it up....those tapered brass pieces were definitely what I saw on the shafts. I tried to remove them and it seemed like they were stuck in place pretty good. Is the small amount of forward/back thrust movement on the front prop normal for a Bravo 3?

dumbguy123

If I grab the front prop, there is a small amount of forward/back movement in that prop. Is that normal, or did I miss something?

Going out this weekend and would hate to jack up a new set of props from missing something important. Thank you in advance!

Knot 4 Me

If the thrust hubs are in place, the forward prop torqued to 100 ft lb and the rear prop torqued to 60 ft lb, I think you are good to go.