Universals are a source of friction (power loss) and possible vibration. Not
to mentions that they are not well suited to transferring the prop thrust to
the thrust bearing in the rev. gear. (the only vehicles that seem to have
extreme universal/CV angles are those radical off-road, monster trucks, etc.
and they have the power to waste).

You might be able to find a rev. gear that is built with this offset. Years
ago I remember something like this.. In the late '50s I installed a engine
with a Vee drive that had about a 15* angle difference between the input and
the output.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions


"Paul Baker" wrote in message
om...
Hello all.
I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge about installing an engine
15* different from prop. shaft. I'm hoping to drop the engine down
into the pilot house sole, so it's level. I'm considering "U" joints
or CV joints, or other alternatives that might prove better. I'm open
to any input. Thanks, Paul.