Boat Engines
That makes me wonder if it would be possible to keep the engine
air-cooled and exhausted through a dry stack, perhaps by fitting a
bigger radiator and using forced-air cooling ducts.
To get around the gearbox problem, why not couple the engine to a
hydraulic pump and use a hydraulic motor with a thrust bearing to drive
the prop shaft? With a short run of hose, I don't know if the energy
lost would be great. You could use your main engine to power a bow
thruster that way, too.
Just a thought.
-Max Camirand
Terry K wrote:
It's been talked to death.
you will need a foreward and reverse thrust bearing, wrong gearing,
spark proof alternator, and a wet exhaust system.
If you can get 2 or 3 old 318's, run 'em till they burn out, and
rebuild the dead ones over the winter.
With any luck, thay won't last long enough to rust or electrolyze out.
Terry K
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