2 2007-01-15 14:36:23
Topic: packing nut size? (approx 2") (0 replies, posted in Technical)
can anyone tell me, what is the size (AF mm) of the spanner I need to remove the co26 (1970s) propshaft.(vire 12 engine)
It has a large brass nut approx 50mm tight on the stern tube, inboard i cant budge with a pipe wrench
its very tight in there where the hull 'v' sand i need to know the spanner size
anyone help
Nick
3 2007-01-15 14:31:09
Re: The nightmare of reversing (9 replies, posted in Technical)
most engines including the vire engine use a hydraulic clutch.
this means when you are floating forwards, you may have just shifted into reverse at low revs, but the cones in the box wont bite together without a blip of the throttle.
same for going ahead from astern
same for folding props.
this worstens with worn gearboxes and cones..
so remember to blip the throttle after changing gear, listen for the biting sound, the drop in revs resultant, and the consequent speed change before dropping the revs.
Nick Le Feuvre B.Eng Maritime Technology, Vire Engines 01202 470184