[Public-List] Stuck prop shaft

[Michael]

Check compression (head gasket issues)
Michael Grosh
#220

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From: "George Dinwiddie via Public-List" 
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Cc: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
Sent: 6/29/2021 9:57:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Stuck prop shaft

>Check if the shaft has slipped aft and hit the rudder.
>
>Sent from a primitive pocket computer. Please assume all errors are due to that.
>
>>  On Jun 29, 2021, at 21:03, 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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