[Public-List] no power to propeller

[Wes Gardner]

I agree with George, I'd do a little visual inspection first. A quick dip with a mask and snorkel will reveal lots

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On Jun 14, 2014, at 9:55 AM, George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org> wrote:

> Brad,
> 
> On 6/14/14, 8:58 AM, Bradford Cooke wrote:
>> I have a problem with getting power to my propeller.  At low rpm's the
>> propeller sends my boat forward.  As I increase the rpms, there is no extra
>> power or speed.  One diagnosis was that the key way was worn out, and the
>> propeller was slipping.  The yard where my boat is now thought there was a
>> problem with the hydraulics to the transmission.  If the fluid was low,
>> then there was a simple solution.  IF the fluid was not low, then a major
>> repair bill was probable.
>> 
>> Has anyone had experience with this issue?  I have an original Gray Marine
>> gas engine, from 1965 that still runs fine.
> 
> I'm pretty sure the yard doesn't know what they're talking about. The Gray doesn't have a hydraulic transmission. I suspect it does have a friction transmission, like the Atomic 4 does. If that's the case, it could be worn and slipping.
> 
> How quickly did this problem come on? When was the last time the prop was cleaned?
> 
> - George
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