Mercs new ss alloy
06-11-2006, 12:04 PM
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Re: Mercs new ss alloy
Thanks guys. John from mercury did call back an confirmed what was stated here. But they do have a good line of aluminum props 
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06-12-2006, 11:20 AM
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Re: Mercs new ss alloy
Originally Posted by Ed
Superboat Guy...I passivate my props by polishing the hell out of them! 
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EdI wonder why the race only props can not be made from a chrome molly steel alloy. What Do the top fuel hyros use?
06-12-2006, 11:34 AM
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Mike,
The props can be made from a non stainless type of steel. Now they are using 13-8 and heat treated to a very high Rockwell. We are looking at several options for very high horsepower/turbine applications.
Matt
The props can be made from a non stainless type of steel. Now they are using 13-8 and heat treated to a very high Rockwell. We are looking at several options for very high horsepower/turbine applications.
Matt
