I haven't seen my response to this thread, so here it is again: A transmission has to be put in reverse for a feathering prop to feather. Then leave it in reverse.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 8:49 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My Universal diesel manual for Hurth HBW tranny says freewheeling won't > hurt the tranny. It is moot on whether to lock it. > > From marinedieseldirect.com > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__marinedieseldirect.com&d=DQMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=e1OZmt9jbBChItdFu1DKbEkr72DQbrJtvxKpT4y7kZ8&s=b1NjGl9LJtWhWF4jyU_dfxBmptXYLg8-8PI_6iSLJ7o&e=> > for Hurth trannies: "DO NOT LEAVE GEAR IN FORWARD WHEN SAILING. GEAR > MUST BE IN NEUTRAL FOR FREE WHEELING OR SHIFTED INTO REVERSE TO LOCK > PROPELLER WHILE SAILING." > > I always put Touche's tranny in reverse. It has a Martec 2 blade folder. > > Dennis C. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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