Inboard Experts

[Gary Hill]

Craig's right you cannot pull the shaft with the rudder in place,
I left the shaft in when I repowered a couple years ago, because I didn't want to add to the work I was doing at the time, but I did reglass the shaft log at the time.

[Miles Offshore]

Riprunner- you just have to be vigilant and persitant in watching e-bay. One thing I figured out though is that with so many different sizes its kind of hard to sell one unless someone really needs that size/type of prop(unlike outboard props). I also hold off bidding on stuff until the last day (couple of hours) if no-one has bid on it then you can find some good deals. I also think there are quite a few "phantom" bidders out there as well, just trying to run the price up. I will keep and eye out for you too. craig- hey Gary, hows the retired life treating you? (sorry that I hijacked this thread)

[captcab]

The counter rotation on most engines is accomplished by changing the firing order. On some the distributor still turns clockwise on others the gear is opposite, and the distributor turns counter clockwise. On GM's if the starter spins it backwards or left, and the firing order is changed the motor runs the other way. Chryslers are the trickiest many different configs with distributors so bad and confusing that you have to figure it out without Beer! Fords I'm not sure.
You can also make any warner velvet drive, the most comon transmission run the other way. Remember on most small boats the only job of a 1:1 tranny is to give you neutral and reverse.

Captain Chris

[riprunner]

Miles,

I'm going to make some calls and just buy a new 16x17. I noticed you had a cup put on yours, but I didn't see a cup in the factory specs. What made you go with a cup & why do you think that would be better than factory specifications. Sorry for all the questions but I only want to do this once. Thanks again.

[Gary Hill]

The only thing that matters is the RPM's is correct for your motor.

[Miles Offshore]

Hey Rip- forget the cup, mine is still lacking some rpm's even though my 4 barrell is not opening up. I am going to get it taken out (cup) of mine when I haul it next time.

hows that retired life gary,lol !!! bet it sux huh??? - only 4 years 7 months 23 days 4 hrs for me but who's counting....

[Gary Hill]

Craig,
Retirement so far is great!
Your 4-barrel will only open when the RPM's are correct if you need my trailer let me know.

[riprunner]

Finally found a crowbar strong enough to peel open my wallet and bought a new 16x17 wheel. I'll report my before & after numbers next week when the prop comes in.