{"product_id":"yamaha-spacer-2-688-45997-01-00","title":"Yamaha - Spacer 2 - 688-45997-01-00","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"363\" class=\"\"\u003eGive your Yamaha outboard the factory-tight prop stack it was born with by dropping in \u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eSpacer 2 (688-45997-01-00)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sitting between the rear thrust washer and gear-case shoulder on 75 hp–250 hp two- and four-stroke models, this precision ring keeps the prop hub centered and the load spread evenly across the shaft—even when you hammer down in a following sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"414\" class=\"\"\u003e**What makes the genuine spacer worth the swap **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"532\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"532\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eMarine-grade stainless alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e shrugs off salt, sand, and electrolysis far better than generic aluminum shims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"646\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"646\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eMachined 35 mm ID \/ 48 mm OD\u003c\/strong\u003e (±0.02 mm) mates perfectly with Yamaha’s splined shaft—no filing, no wobble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"746\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"746\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e5 mm thrust face\u003c\/strong\u003e distributes torque so seals stay round and gear oil stays inside the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"860\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"860\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eDrop-in replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e for dozens of F90, F150, and V-6 offshore lower units; installs during any prop change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1197\" class=\"\"\u003ePractical payoff? Smoother hole shots, quieter idle, and longer life for that pricey stainless wheel you just bolted on. Toss a spare spacer in your boat bag—because a six-ounce ring is a lot cheaper than a new output shaft if a worn shim lets the prop walk. One simple part, solid peace of mind every time you push away from the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46938278199587,"sku":"688-45997-01-00","price":42.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/688-45997-01-00.jpg?v=1698804867","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/yamaha-spacer-2-688-45997-01-00","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}