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    I have a mercury optimax 90hp 2010 model. wanted to go down in pitch so I bought a new prop. went to change it today and took my old prop off, I tried to get the flo torq hub out
    to put in the new prop and I cant get it out. manual shows one piece sliding out the front and one piece sliding out the back ??? am I missing something ??? tried tapping with piece of wood dowel no luck. does it come apart some other way ?? is it seized ?? need any help I can get. any thoughts BARNACLE BILL ???
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    The brass splined part drives out towards you as you are looking at the prop on the motor. The plastic part drives out away from you as you are looking at it on the motor. Drive the brass part out first, then the plastic part.

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    I tried driving it out with a wood dowel no luck, didn't want to use anything metal and burr up the brass. stuck a screwdriver in backwards so plastic handle caught on brass and beat the #^&% out of it. it wont budge???
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    Try a little PB Blaster.
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    There is about 6 different versions of the flo torq hub. This is the only one I'm familiar with and as you can see there isn't much to it.
    Mercury Flo-Torq II Hub Kit
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    You might try soaking it with PB Blaster, then run it down to your local NAPA and ask them to press it out. When you reinstall, use lots of grease!

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    What pitch are you going down to? I have a 19 P for a 90 merc. Looking for a 17.

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    I've got 2 Mercury props 13 3/4 x 15, and a 13 1/4 x 17 I'd like to sell. They are like brand new and I want $80.00 a piece for them. They are flo torque hub props, but I only have 1 complete hub kit for an extra $18.00.

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    I'm at 13 X 21 now, wanting to go to 13 X 19. my manual says I have a flo-torq III hub. prop I was going to try will not fit my motor putting old prop back on for now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Uncle BS View Post
    What pitch are you going down to? I have a 19 P for a 90 merc. Looking for a 17.
    you runnin aluminum or stainless ??? if you find one I might be interested in yours if it is in good shape
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