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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 26-05-2009, 05:50
Replies: 17
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Posted By ciclon1942
Thanks for that Robert and all, Seems we...

Thanks for that Robert and all,

Seems we are using our gearbox in position 'B', not sure why anyone in their right mind would do it that way but I need to look at the best way to put things...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-05-2009, 08:42
Replies: 17
Views: 6,684
Posted By ciclon1942
The rotation of engine/gearbox

Hi,

I have looked at the manual for a Westerbeke 40, looks like the engine runs clockwise at the front pulley. If that is the case the rotation at the gearbox end would be counter clockwise? if...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 23-05-2009, 07:23
Replies: 17
Views: 6,684
Posted By ciclon1942
Thanks for the PM Robert, so let me get this...

Thanks for the PM Robert, so let me get this right, we could have a LH throw prop working in position 'B' which is a ratio of 1.864:1 instead of the position 'A' 2.045:1 would that cause us the...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 23-05-2009, 01:48
Replies: 17
Views: 6,684
Posted By ciclon1942
The engine has good oil pressure and burns no oil...

The engine has good oil pressure and burns no oil and although by todays standards she is under powered I am reluctant to replace a good engine with something new because it generats ten more HP.
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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 22-05-2009, 05:21
Replies: 17
Views: 6,684
Posted By ciclon1942
More info!!

I have just spoken to someone in Turkey about our prop, seems that the prop we have got is a Michigan MP 18 LH 10 we also have a two blade 18 LH 11.

I am unsure of how how a reduction in pitch...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 22-05-2009, 03:08
Replies: 17
Views: 6,684
Posted By ciclon1942
Prop Size and Pitch?

Hi

with the kind help of a forum member ( r.furborough) we have worked out what the correct prop we should have which is a 18" Dia x 11" pitch, if possible I would like to know how a reduction...
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