Michigan Wheel 215 XHS Drop-In Hub Kit, Replaces 142405/142409/142406, Nissan/Tohatsu 50-70 HP 3-1/4 Inch Gearcase

The Michigan Wheel 215 is an XHS Xchangeable Hub Propeller drop-in hub kit built to fit inside compatible propeller housings so a damaged or worn hub can be replaced without buying a whole new propeller. At its core is a Delrin cushioned sleeve that absorbs the impact and stress created every time the outboard shifts gears. That sleeve is designed to spin under significant shock loads, sacrificing itself instead of the drivetrain, which protects the gearcase and lower unit from the kind of damage a solid hub would transmit straight through.

The 215 hub kit uses a thru hub exhaust design with a 13 tooth spline and is sized for a 3-1/4 inch gearcase. It is built for use with Vortex and Apollo prop housings, and fits Evinrude/Johnson and Suzuki outboards with 13-spline, 3-1/4 inch gearcases. It is also a Standard Replacement hub for Nissan and Tohatsu 50-70 HP outboards on the same 3-1/4 inch gearcase with thru hub exhaust and 13 tooth spline, covering the 50 HP (50C only), 55 HP, 60A/60B, and 70A/70B model variants across the year ranges listed below. Keeping a spare 215 hub kit on hand lets you swap a spun or worn hub quickly instead of replacing the entire propeller.

Specifications

• Brand: Michigan Wheel
• Manufacturer Part Number: 215
• Product Type: XHS Xchangeable Hub Propeller Kit (Drop-In Hub)
• Hub Style: Thru Hub Exhaust
• Spline: 13 Tooth
• Gearcase Size: 3-1/4 inch
• Sleeve Material: Delrin
• Compatible Prop Housings: Vortex, Apollo
• Finish: Brushed metal
• Weight: 1 pound

Fitment

• Nissan/Tohatsu 50 HP (50C Only): 1987-1991
• Nissan/Tohatsu 60A & 60B (Excludes 60C): 1986-1999
• Nissan/Tohatsu 70A & 70B (Excludes 70C): 1981-1995
• Nissan/Tohatsu 55 HP: 1981-1988
• Evinrude/Johnson and Suzuki outboards with 13-spline, 3-1/4 inch gearcases

Replaces (OEM)

• 142405 (Standard Replacement for M40C / NS40C)
• 142409 (Standard Replacement for M40D / NS40D)
• 142406 (Standard Replacement for MD50 / NS50D)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Michigan Wheel 215 hub kit replace? The 215 hub kit is a Standard Replacement for OEM numbers 142405, 142409, and 142406, covering the M40C/NS40C, M40D/NS40D, and MD50/NS50D applications.

What outboards is the 215 XHS hub kit designed for? It fits Nissan/Tohatsu 50-70 HP outboards, including the 50 HP (50C only), 55 HP, 60A/60B (excluding 60C), and 70A/70B (excluding 70C) variants, as well as Evinrude/Johnson and Suzuki outboards with a 13-spline, 3-1/4 inch gearcase.

What gearcase size does the Michigan Wheel 215 fit? The 215 hub kit is sized for a 3-1/4 inch gearcase with a 13 tooth spline.

Is the 215 a thru hub exhaust or standard exhaust hub kit? The 215 uses a thru hub exhaust design, matching outboards that route exhaust through the propeller hub.

What is the cushioning sleeve in the 215 hub kit made from? A Delrin cushioned sleeve absorbs the shifting impact and is designed to spin under significant shock loads, protecting the lower unit from damage.

What prop housings work with the Michigan Wheel 215 hub kit? The 215 is built for use with Vortex and Apollo prop housings.

Does the 215 hub kit fit a 60C or 70C Nissan/Tohatsu outboard? No. The 215 hub kit's Nissan/Tohatsu fitment excludes 60C and 70C models, which use a different hub kit.

What year range Nissan/Tohatsu 55 HP outboards use the 215 hub kit? The 55 HP Nissan/Tohatsu application for the 215 hub kit spans 1981-1988.

How much does the Michigan Wheel 215 hub kit weigh? The 215 hub kit weighs 1 pound.

Will the 215 hub kit fit Evinrude, Johnson, or Suzuki outboards? Yes, the 215 fits Evinrude/Johnson and Suzuki outboards that use a 13-spline, 3-1/4 inch gearcase.

Is the Michigan Wheel 215 a genuine drop-in replacement hub? Yes, the 215 is Michigan Wheel's XHS Xchangeable Hub drop-in kit, listed as a Standard Replacement for OEM 142405, 142409, and 142406.