[Public-list] Re: Propellers in Gear

[John Irving]

Mike/Richard, thanks for the info. I have a Universal M4-30 with Hurth
transmission and I've been using reverse while sailing but not knowing
why. Now I know. I'll continue to use reverse.

On 7/13/05, richard.hazlegrove at wachovia.com
<richard.hazlegrove at wachovia.com> wrote:
> I know that Hurth transmissions that are on many small diesels recommend
> that you sail with the gear in reverse.  Putting it in forward wears the
> delicate parts quickly.  Apparently the shift plates are made/arranged in
> such a way that they do not wear in reverse.
> 
> Richard Hazlegrove
> Quest - 433
> Mobjack Bay, VA.
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