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I just installed the updated OSE flex cable and seem to have more play or wobble at the prop than with the stock shaft. I have approx. 3/16 clearence between the strut and the propeller drive dog and also have the nylon washer from the stock shaft in place. I am unsure if this extra flex is normal or do I also need to update the strut bushing for this shaft?
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Well I'm sorta in the same dilemma,sort of.I managed to beat the tar out of the bushing and I'm wondering if the hardened prop shaft should be a bit longer to stabilize it.Let me grab some pics.MG strut 001.jpg
I believe the replacement shafts are 2 1/4" and I'm thinking of going with 2 3/4".It could also be from this activity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T755w8fHsjc
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Thank you. I was thinking the same thing about switching to a shaft with a longer hardened portion. As it is the shaft loosened the bushing in the strut to the point where it just comes out with the shaft now. Nice vid! I didn't realize how much prop walk there was until its slowed down to see.Comment
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Well thats with the boat jumping out of the water too,but it definately shows the change in direction.I'm gonna put the strut in a drill press and drill a larger hole and sleeve it with brass(it'll be harder than aluminum),thenput the bushing in.Just not sure which one.Might go speedmaster style.Comment
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