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<DIV><FONT size=2>During some of the discussion on props for A4's I noticed that
the preferred prop size is an 11". I currently have a 13 x 7 on my
Universal 25hp diesel. From what George has said in the past and
what I have learned since, that is very much under-pitched because the diesel
tranny has a 2 to 1 reduction. I have been told that a 13 x 11 or 13
x 10 would be better. The problem is that with a 13" prop I have only
1/2" at the top and 1" clearance at the bottom. Although the engine
runs great I have a distinct "bowling balls in a barrel" sound that
only occurs when the engine is in gear. At first I thought it was a
motor mount, but I have fixed that problem and checked the alignment--all
OK. Is my problem too big a prop causing cavitation or will the
problem lessen when revving less with a greater pitch? I am willing to
change the prop but not sure what to do. Has anyone experience with this
problem?</FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Peter Hay</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Rubicon KC384</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>