>From what I understand about ground adjustable props and VW cranks, you >probably wouldn't make it to 500 HRs
benji mosley <ben_2...@yahoo.com> wrote: I agree with everyone else,don't do it.Even though it can be done using Great Plains rear drive,it's not worth the extra effort or weight.The rear drive set up can add up to 50 pounds depending on set up.Sterba or Senseich are the best in my opinion.Please search the archives for ideas on diameter and pitch.If you must have an adjustable prop,I recommend a tear down every 500 hours to check the crank.I have built good many VW engines and the crank is the weakest link.A VW crankshaft,including aftermarket crankshafts can not take much vibration before they fail.This is my opinion.Use your best judgment and do a lot of research before you step outside of the tried and trued methods. Ben Mosley ben_2...@yahoo.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Cheap talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://voice.yahoo.com _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
