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Originally Posted by cyber16
limit your testing of prop spinning when out of water.
The water does two things that protect the seals
It cools the prop shaft from friction which will create heat and it helps lubricate the outer seal
The seals come pre-lubed, friction & heat will minimize the effectiveness of lube
You don't want to burn up the seals  |
Thank you learning a lot on this deal. I mostly just tested on and off at slow speed to make sure it was consistent. We will see once water is added.