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Had a MG on my boat for awhile. Ran both props. Saw no difference in power,speed or battery life. Pull prop and make sure nothing is behind it.
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Charlie Weaver USN/ENC 1965-1979
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Thanks Cray, I should have mentioned that was the first thing I did, I also checked the shaft in the motor to make sure it wasn't bent. Like I said before, it happens occasionally and I switch speeds and it quitens down , sometimes it seems to get louder after I have used it for awhile.
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Well, it sure won't hurt anything to change the prop. Could be outer bearing. Might see if you can pull up a parts diagram on the motor. Look at the front bearing and see if it is a roller bearing or just a bushing. I have seen some where they use a bushing on the outer end. If so that could be the source of your noise. If it is a true bearing it could also be going out and would be caused by a bad seal. Also when you get prop off check end play and up and down movement of the shaft.
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It could be the brushes thats in the motor housing. It will whin if they are getting too short I had to replace mine in a minn kota pd2 55lb. as for the prop I'm Interested in the advantages versus disadvantages of a 2 blade vs 3 blade I have a three blade on my 18' skeeter.
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