Hi folks:
One more question about a motor I just purchased. I have a Mercury 9.8, two-stroke I just picked up, and would like to get an extra prop for it. This is a 1985 model, just before they came out with the 9.9. While it's 8 inches in diameter, I cannot determine the pitch. It's quite possible I may need to change it as well, but would like to have some basis or starting point. The prop is stamped with 8P A1. Easy enough to measure the diameter, but does the A1 indicated a 10 inch pitch or how does one read these things? does anyone know the stock prop the motor came with? This engine has a whopping four hours on it, so it has not been changed. The paint has not even rubbed off the prop at this point. See attached photo.
Thanks Troy
One more question about a motor I just purchased. I have a Mercury 9.8, two-stroke I just picked up, and would like to get an extra prop for it. This is a 1985 model, just before they came out with the 9.9. While it's 8 inches in diameter, I cannot determine the pitch. It's quite possible I may need to change it as well, but would like to have some basis or starting point. The prop is stamped with 8P A1. Easy enough to measure the diameter, but does the A1 indicated a 10 inch pitch or how does one read these things? does anyone know the stock prop the motor came with? This engine has a whopping four hours on it, so it has not been changed. The paint has not even rubbed off the prop at this point. See attached photo.
Thanks Troy