TOPIC: Replacement hub kits for 1962 Merc 500, 11 spline

I have a couple of props in need of re-hubbing. From researching it, the correct Mercury part# is 32053T. Questions:

-Does anyone know a source?
-Does anyone know of a prop reconditioning service that might be able to re-hub 11 spline props?
-Any recommendations for aftermarket manufacturers? I see Propco still offer 11 spline props made for the Merc 500.

Thanks, Brian

I have a few nice bronze props. i think 11in to 17in pitch. 1 914 310 7086 Dave

dave bernard wrote: I have a few nice bronze props. i think 11in to 17in pitch. 1 914 310 7086 Dave

Thanks, but in my admittedly limited understanding of vintage props, what I've read is that the rubber hubs in vintage props can become stiffer/drier and more prone to slipping. My 12"p bronze 2-blade prop was shredded recently and yesterday my 10"p aluminum 3-blade was slipping. I have a total of 7 props:

(1) bronze 12"p 2-blade (shredded)
(1) bronze 15"p 2-blade (haven't tried yet but probably too much pitch for my Texas Maid)
(2) aluminum 10"p 3-blade (one is slipping)
(1) aluminum 11"p 2-blade
(1) aluminum 12"p 2-blade
(1) aluminum 13"p 2-blade

I'm trying to avoid buying more props which potentially have the same issue. I've found three sources overseas that claim to have the correct hub kit but I'd prefer to find something in this hemisphere. If I can't find something, I'm going to look at possibly making my own out of HDPE and gluing it in place.

One prop I'd like to have is the A-48-33772A1, which is a bronze 10"p 3-blade. My aluminum 10"p 3-blade is the one I've had the most success with, but I haven't tested all my props since I finally got the motor running right... which might be the reason I'm now spinning props, 2 in my last 2 outings.

Brian, just sent you an email with contact info for a gent in Georgia who can do your prop hub. He has a limited supply of the 11-spline hubs.

Hope that helps..............ed

ed-mc wrote: Brian, just sent you an email with contact info for a gent in Georgia who can do your prop hub. He has a limited supply of the 11-spline hubs.

Hope that helps..............ed

Thanks, I haven't received your email but if it was sent via fiberglassics perhaps it wasn't forwarded correctly? I can't even find my email listed in my profile!

If you could send it directly that would be great... This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks again!

ed-mc wrote: Brian, just sent you an email with contact info for a gent in Georgia who can do your prop hub. He has a limited supply of the 11-spline hubs.

Hope that helps..............ed

Thanks, I haven't received your email but if it was sent via fiberglassics perhaps it wasn't forwarded correctly? I can't even find my email listed in my profile!

Edit... found my email on Fiberglassics and it's correct but haven't received a message. I also have an alternate email listed below...

If you could send it directly that would be great... This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks again!

OK, Brian, I sent the info directly to your Yahoo address. Hope that makes it!

I also sent you a "Connections" request from this site, which IIRC allows us to send private messages back and forth. Which would have been a lot easier I reckon!!

Good Luck.............ed