Michigan Wheel 206 XHS II Hub Kit for OMC/Cobra Model 400 Sterndrives, 13 Tooth Spline

The Michigan Wheel 206 is an XHS II Xchangeable Hub Kit built for OMC/Cobra Model 400 sterndrives with a 13 tooth spline gearcase. The kit uses a Delrin cushioned sleeve that absorbs the impact and stress created every time the drive shifts gears, and is designed to spin under significant impact so the lower unit is protected from shock loading rather than the gearcase itself. It is built for use with Vortex and Apollo prop housings, and the hub design is interchangeable with Mercury's Flo-Torq II hub system, which makes it a practical choice for boaters running mixed prop inventories or keeping a spare on board.

As an exchangeable hub system, the 206 lets the same prop housing be reused across compatible gearcases by swapping in the correct hub kit for the spline count and drive, rather than requiring a completely different propeller. This keeps replacement costs down when a hub wears out or needs to be matched to a different sterndrive. The kit ships as a complete, ready-to-install hub assembly.

Specifications

• Brand: Michigan Wheel
• Manufacturer Part Number: 206
• Product Name: XHS II Hub Kit
• Weight: 1 pound
• Material: Delrin cushioned sleeve; rubber components
• Dimensions (D x W x H): 5.5 inches x 2.75 inches x 2.75 inches
• Spline Count: 13 Tooth Spline
• Compatible Prop Housings: Vortex, Apollo
• Hub System Interchange: Interchangeable with Mercury Flo-Torq II hub system
• UPC: 014984016391
• Unit Count: 1
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Fitment

• OMC/Cobra Model 400 Sterndrives, 13 Tooth Spline gearcase

Frequently Asked Questions

What gearcase does the Michigan Wheel 206 hub kit fit? The Michigan Wheel 206 is built for OMC/Cobra Model 400 sterndrives with a 13 tooth spline gearcase.

What prop housings work with this hub kit? The 206 hub kit is designed for use with Vortex and Apollo prop housings.

Is the 206 hub kit compatible with Mercury propellers? Yes, the hub design is interchangeable with Mercury's Flo-Torq II hub system, so it can be used as an alternative in that hub family.

What material is the Michigan Wheel 206 hub made from? It uses a Delrin cushioned sleeve along with rubber components to absorb shifting impact.

How much does the 206 hub kit weigh? The Michigan Wheel 206 XHS II Hub Kit weighs 1 pound.

What are the dimensions of the hub kit? The 206 measures 5.5 inches deep by 2.75 inches wide by 2.75 inches high.

Why does the hub need to absorb impact? The Delrin cushioned sleeve in the 206 hub kit spins under significant impact during gear shifts, protecting the lower unit from shock loads that would otherwise transfer directly into the gearcase.

Is this a complete hub kit or just a bushing? The Michigan Wheel 206 is sold as a complete exchangeable hub kit, not just an individual bushing component.

Does the 206 hub kit come with a warranty? Michigan Wheel covers the 206 hub kit's bushing components with a 1-year limited warranty against defects in material or workmanship from the date of purchase, with proof of purchase required.

What spline count does part number 206 use? Part number 206 is specified with a 13 tooth spline for OMC/Cobra Model 400 sterndrives.

Can this hub kit be swapped between different props? Yes, as an exchangeable hub system, the 206 hub allows the same prop housing to be reused by swapping in the correct hub kit for the gearcase it needs to match.