<tt>From:</tt> <tt>
"Peter Amos" <P.A.Amos@tesco.net></tt>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Guy, it sounds as though you have the right combination, do
you know what the recommended cruising rev's range is for your Volvo? For the
Westerbeke it is 2600 to 3300 with a max of 3600.I dont have a problem
with running at 3000+ revs,I just think I should be getting a better speed
through the water.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Steve and Chris, I agree about the 12x8 prop being for a gas
engine, it was probably the A4 prop and not replaced with the change
to the diesel .Not so sure though about your comment on the reduction gear,it
comes as standard with the Westerbeke M320B diesel and Guy's 18hp Volvo 2002
also has it which would seem to confirm that it is O.K.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Would a 2 cylinder 18hp diesel turn at the same revs as a
3cylinder 18hp diesel to produce the same hp? The more I get into
this </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>hp/prop/speed subject the more confused I
get. </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>
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