3/16 flex questions.

[floatn turd]

I'm converting my .150 system in my MC to the 3/16.
Question 1) There is not "flat-spot" on the shaft for the drive dog nut. (hex screw) Is it a "have to" as far as having one? If I do have to have one how do I make it??

Question 2) Should I run the 3/16 with no Teflon liner in the 1/4 brass tube and strut thats already there? OR should I buy a new strut and go thru all that business of bending and installing a new 3/16 brass tube to match my new 3/16 shaft??


Thanks for the help.

Mr.T

[Gimp]

Use a small file to make a flat spot. You'll need a 1/4" tube for .187 flex without liner.

[floatn turd]

Use a small file to make a flat spot. You'll need a 1/4" tube for .187 flex without liner.

your right, I meant 1/4", I changed my post. But thats what I have. (1/4) What would you do? run it without? (I'm good about maintenance and grease) or swap it all out, to make everything 3/16?
and thanks for the info on the flat spot. Is there a measurement on where to make the "file" mark?

thanks

[Boaterguy]

hook the whole system up and put the drive dog on, when you tighten it it should make a small mark on the shaft, that is where you file away.

[Gimp]

your right, I meant 1/4", I changed my post. But thats what I have. (1/4) What would you do? run it without? (I'm good about maintenance and grease) or swap it all out, to make everything 3/16?
and thanks for the info on the flat spot. Is there a measurement on where to make the "file" mark?

thanks

Yea use 1/4" tube for .187 with NO liner. The liner does nothing but cause issues.

[floatn turd]

Perfect, Both of you have answered all my questions on the subject.
Thank you for the info.

I'm now off to the bar, so I can work on my boat tomorrow with a sweet hang over and maybe wake up with a "random"

thanks again

Mr.Turd

[Gimp]

lol, good luck I guess