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Old 04-10-2016, 10:54   #16
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Re: Md7a neutral or in gear while undersail

Standard gear was MSB and it is not supposed to freewheel.

In gear (reverse). This is what VP manual says.

M7A here, msb gear.

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Old 04-10-2016, 11:05   #17
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Re: Md7a neutral or in gear while undersail

A word of caution.

I noticed some msb refuse to go into neutral after extended sailing with gear in reverse.

Solution: remain in reverse, turn the engine by the wheel, shift to neutral, start now.

Starting the engine with gear in wears the starter and the transmission.

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