#7 SHEAR PIN 550061 MPN-550061

The #7 Shear Pin, identified by part number 550061, is a critical safety component engineered to safeguard your marine propulsion system. As a sacrificial part, it is designed to break under excessive stress, thereby protecting more expensive and integral parts of your propeller and lower unit from damage. This shear pin is a testament to thoughtful engineering, ensuring that in the event of an impact, the force is absorbed by this easily replaceable component, preventing costly repairs to the propeller itself or the drivetrain.

Key Features:

• Protective Breakaway Design: Intentionally designed to shear upon impact, preventing damage to propeller and drive components.
• This #7 Shear Pin plays a crucial role in the overall safety and maintenance of your boat's outboard or sterndrive. When the propeller strikes an underwater object, such as a submerged log or a rocky bottom, the immense force can easily damage the propeller blades or even the gearbox. The shear pin is designed to be the weakest link in this chain, breaking before any other component suffers irreparable harm. This allows for a relatively simple and inexpensive replacement of the shear pin, rather than a much more costly repair or replacement of the propeller or internal drive components.
• This #7 Shear Pin plays a crucial role in the overall safety and maintenance of your boat's outboard or sterndrive. When the propeller strikes an underwater object, such as a submerged log or a rocky bottom, the immense force can easily damage the propeller blades or even the gearbox. The shear pin is designed to be the weakest link in this chain, breaking before any other component suffers irreparable harm. This allows for a relatively simple and inexpensive replacement of the shear pin, rather than a much more costly repair or replacement of the propeller or internal drive components.

Using the correct shear pin, like the #7 model with part number 550061, is paramount for ensuring your marine engine operates safely and efficiently. The specific metallurgical properties of the shear pin are calibrated to break at a predetermined load, offering reliable protection without failing under normal operating conditions. Regular checks and replacement of shear pins are a vital part of routine boat maintenance, ensuring that this critical safety feature is always in place and ready to perform its protective function when needed. Invest in the protection of your marine investment with this essential piece of propeller hardware.

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