Cummins Marine Diesel Repower Specialists Forums Marine Transmissions ZF 220 .. how much will they handle really …

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    grotdeb
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    Hi looking at running ZF 220 (1;1) on cummins qsb 5.9 ( 355 hp @ 2800 ) hamilton jet hamilton hj 274 , i operate around 550 hrs p/year so between pleasure and light i am trying to keep weight down trouble is everthing starts getting a lot bigger/
    heavier after the 220

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    Tony Athens
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    Vessel Name: Local Banks
    Engines: QSB 6.7 550 HP
    Location: Oxnard, CA
    Country: USA

    QSB 5.9 355

    If you prop ( impeller) your engine to make the governor break point of about 2890 RPM, then the ZF220 will give you good long term service and to its HP & torque capabilities even in heavy duty high annual hour service..

    Tony

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