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Repowering, unsure of gear/prop
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3 years ago
January 25, 2021 at 8:48 pm Hey everyone, I feel like a dummy asking this but I’m repowering my boat I just bought and I’m getting some conflicting info on which gear/prop to match. The boat is a 31′ JC. Currently has a 210 cat 3208 with a 1:1 v drive. I’m looking to put a qsb 380 to direct drive. My prop guy says he needs the gear before he can tell me which prop and the gear guy is telling me he needs the prop to be sure. It looks to me like a zf …
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1 ReplyJanuary 25, 2021 at 10:45 pm Thereās a free prop calculator online where you can play with various data to help determine whatās best for your situation. I think itās called Vic prop calculator? Google that, Iām sure itāll pop right up.Last Post by:
posted: 3 years ago
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Gear clatter at idle… how to adjust idle rpm 5.9 6bta 315
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4 years ago June 23, 2019 at 5:33 am Hey everyone, Iām having an issue at idle. Started happening a few weeks ago out of the blue. In gear at idle Iām hearing a very loud āclankingā noise. When I throttle up 50-100 rpm it goes away. Sounds like gear clatter, but Iām no expert. How do I adjust idle rpm and what is the safe maximum idle rpm to increase to? Cummins 6bta 315 M2 nippondenso Side note: since this problem started I noticed my shaft nuts are loose when I hauled the boat o…
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7 RepliesMarch 28, 2020 at 3:53 pm Gear rattle from an old “end of its life” torsional damper.. Think of it as a shock absorber on your car that is “done” or close to it..Last Post by:
posted: 4 years ago
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Repowering, unsure of gear/prop
