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wrenchguy
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Post Number: 5 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 12:59 pm: |
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I recently purchased a 1944 aircooled briggs stratton marine engine put together by US Motors. It doesn't have reverse gear, just coupling, shaft, stuffing box, strut and prop. Whats the reasoning not using a trans when they were ready available? I have seen several briggs aircools with revese gear. Thanks for any enlightenment. |
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solarrog
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Post Number: 475 Registered: 03-2002
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| Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 01:12 pm: |
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this is the economy version without reverse. The first owner opted for the lower price |
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miro
Senior Member Username: miro
Post Number: 557 Registered: 11-2001
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| Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 10:17 pm: |
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Another reason is that there are friction losses in the transmission. If your engine only has 2 or 3 HP, you really don't want to lose anything. On older water cooled engines, it also helps keep the weight down on small boats. And besides - it is MUCH MORE fun to start and go and even better - when you are coming back in from a nice cruise, you always ask yourself the question : At what speed do I want to hit the dock? That is , of course, unless you are in Cajun country where every kid on the block knows how to reverse on the switch. miro |
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bruce
Senior Member Username: bruce
Post Number: 254 Registered: 07-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 01:59 pm: |
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I have a 4cyl bob-tail Cady Ford. It actually shows up in the Cady engine catalog as a bonified offering. |
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