Flo-Torq SSR vs Flo-Torq II: How to Replace and Install a Mercury Propeller Hub

We’re going to replace the Flo-Torq hub on a Mercury BlackMax 14x13 propeller (48-77340A45), swapping the FLO-TORQ II HUB KIT (835257K1) for the FLO-TORQ SSR (8M0150152). As always, we’ll meticulously go through all the details. After that, we’ll test the Flo-Torq SSR and conclude whether this modernized hub is worth it or not. 0:00 What are we going to do? 0:36 What are these Flo-Torqs? 1:23 Why Flo-Torq II didn’t work for me and why Flo-Torq SSR? 3:02 Flo-Torq II and Flo-Torq SSR hub components. The thrust washer 12-835467-1, the nut, and the lock washer are the same; the metal inserts before the nut (drive sleeve adapter) are different: 8M0109703 for Flo-Torq SSR and 8M0042201 for Flo-Torq II (3:50). 4:40 FLO-TORQ SSR: How to assemble it? 4:55 How to remove the old hub (from Flo-Torq II) from the Mercury BlackMax propeller? 5:50 Will Flo-Torq SSR fit my gearcase/engine? Description issues. 8:55 Features of installing the new Flo-Torq SSR hub in the BlackMax propeller. About backlashes from the documentation. 13:27 How deep to install the Flo-Torq SSR sleeve? 14:26 Let’s go through the instructions again. 16:26 Installing the Mercury BlackMax 14x13 propeller with Flo-Torq SSR hub on a 1" shaft with 15 splines. 17:09 Checking on land: noise, shifting, free plays (19:13). 20:04 Conclusion about shifting noise on land (the reverse is really noisy at 18:38; 18:53; 19:02; 19:58). 20:25 On the water: impressions. 21:13 On the water: shifting tests. 21:44 Conclusions and the answer to the question "Do you need Flo-Torq SSR?" Detailed About Mercury Propeller Hubs:    • Mercury Flo-Torq Thrust Hubs - Let's Get I...   Playlist About Mercury 40-60 HP EFI Gearbox:    • Mercury 40-60 HP EFI (2009) Lower Unit 1.8...