Balls Or Knobs Then!

[Viking23]

On 1 September 2017 at 22:56, BroadAmbition said:

...Having a 2:1 reduction box, shaft speed is then 1'300rpm which is just about the max a greased gland can take continuously running, any more revs than that on the shaft and trouble is incoming  Griff

All these things you have to consider, in the old days I thought you just took a Ford Anglia petrol engine, marinised it off you go, any old gear box, and any prop that would just fit.

Or take the later ford 1.6 diesel or BMC and hope for the best.

Mind you... I recon there are still many boats with the same installation 40+ years on, and still going strong lol. Not that efficient, but with proven reliability.

Richard

[BroadAmbition]

I'm onboard 'B.A' from this Sunday evening through to Thurs 21st - No play this time, all work.  I'll either be alongside in Ludham or in t Wet-shed.  So if any forumite wants a control knob avoiding the fees / postage etc -  I will have stock with me

Griff