[Public-List] Stuck prop shaft

Gordon Laco mainstay at csolve.net
Mon Jul 5 07:07:27 PDT 2021


The gearbox and crank case share the same oil.


Gordon Laco
Surprise 426





> On Jul 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, Michael Connolly via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Jeff,
> I am not familiar with the A-4 set-up.  Does the trans use oil from the engine for lube or does it have its own supply of oil lube?
> Michael
>> On 06/29/2021 9:03 PM Jeffrey Randall via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> This evening started fine.  Light wind easy engine start.  Upon return I
>> decided to try to sail as close to docking as possible.  Good thing.  After
>> starting the A-4 when pushing into forward or reverse the shaft slows then
>> stops taking the engine to shutdown
>> 
>> 1. Have not jumped in to inspect the prop.  It is NH and my wetsuit was at
>> home.
>> 2. I will, after prop inspection,open the reversing gear box and adjust the
>> clutch key if necessary
>> 
>> What else?
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> Yankee Star 296
>> Jeff Randall
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