I have an older Yanmar with a reduction drive transmission. The reduction
ratio seems to be the same in forward gear as in reverse. The boat is
equipped with a right hand prop. Would installing a left hand prop hurt the
transmission? I suspect that it is probably bad for some reason, but does
anyone know for sure?

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Steve Thomas

Subject: Sustained Transmission Operation in Reverse
From: "Steve Thomas"
Date: 08/12/2003 12:53 Pacific Standard Time
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I have an older Yanmar with a reduction drive transmission. The reduction
ratio seems to be the same in forward gear as in reverse. The boat is
equipped with a right hand prop. Would installing a left hand prop hurt the
transmission? I suspect that it is probably bad for some reason, but does
anyone know for sure?

--
Steve Thomas
Check with the manufacturer of your particular "reverse gear". In some cases
that I am familiar with, this would be no problem, but a question comes to mind
...... why would you want to change to a left hand prop?

Shen