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Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2012, 06:52
Replies: 19
Views: 5,798
Posted By atoll
Re: Which route - Cayman Islands to East Coast USA

chances are it is either the gear selector valve that has failed,
or the presure plate spring that depresses the clutch plates on the fwd side of the gear assembly.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-07-2012, 21:27
Replies: 19
Views: 5,798
Posted By atoll
Re: Which route - Cayman Islands to East Coast USA

it may not be as bad as that!after re-reading it appears a new/refurb 71 bw unit is about $3000,and a rebuild $600-1200,plus freight and fitting:thumb:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-07-2012, 18:00
Replies: 19
Views: 5,798
Posted By atoll
Re: Which route - Cayman Islands to East Coast USA

yes it sounds like the fwd clutch plate has failed.

the velvet drive has 2 plates on the transmission side of things,a fwd and a reverse plate.
it also has a damper plate off the fly wheel,lack...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-07-2012, 12:18
Replies: 19
Views: 5,798
Posted By atoll
Re: Which route - Cayman Islands to East Coast USA

if it is a borg warner velvet drive, it may be a case of low oil level,or contaminated oil.

might be best to do a full oil change before pulling the box,unless there are obvious oil leaks. on the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-07-2012, 10:41
Replies: 19
Views: 5,798
Posted By atoll
Re: Which route - Cayman Islands to East Coast USA

glad you made it safe!
i have been following your blog with interest.
will the whole engine have to be lifted to get at the tranny?
cheers alex
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