The condition I described was suggesting that the transmission output shaft rotation was mis-matched to the prop as a result of engine replacement/repower or failure to setup the prop properly.
I agree that the output shaft rotation should be in accordance with the manufacturers guidance. Josh On Jun 17, 2016 10:54 AM, "S Thomas via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > "Either of these conditions can be corrected by changing the prop." > > It is generally not a good idea to run a transmission in reverse all of > the time, since with most designs this involves more gears running, and > wear that they aren't designed for, but there may be exceptions. If I knew > for sure that it was ok with my transmission it sure would open more > possibilities in the used prop market for my boat. > > Steve Thomas > C&C27 MKIII > Port Stanley, ON > > C&C36 > Merritt Island, FL > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *To:* C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Friday, June 17, 2016 08:48 > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List 1988 30MKII 2GM throttle reversed > > Here's a thought. What type of throttle does it have? Is there a chance > that it is integrated throttle and shift? Straight up and down is > neutral. Pushing forward would both shift into forward and progressively > throttle up. Pulling aft would shift into reverse and progressively > throttle up. The throttle COULD be "reversed" in that pushing forward > engages reverse and pulling back engages the forward gear. This can happen > 2 different ways. Either the boat has been repowered with an engine or > gearbox that spins the shaft opposite. OR, a feathering prop was installed > and set up backwards. Either of these conditions can be corrected by > changing the prop. > > Maybe.... > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On Jun 16, 2016 1:50 AM, "Lorne Serpa via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> I'm going over my survey which I was not present for. I'm 2000 miles >> from my boat at this time... But the survey person said my throttle is >> reversed. How would I fix this? Is it likely backwards on the helm side >> or on the engine side at the carburetor /throttle valve? Why would the PO >> have it reversed to begin with? >> I'd like to know in advance of me arriving so I know what kind of task I >> have ahead of time and tools/parts I might need. I need to sail away >> within a day of arriving to pick it up and would have one day to repair >> /reverse it to correct direction ASAP. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All >> Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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