Prop spinning while on the trailer
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Prop spinning while on the trailer
I was traveling on 94 in Michigan today and was following a bass boat- The engine was down and the air flow past the prop was causing it to spin. My question is - is that really good for the gears??? I know they are in oil (or at least should be) but to have this constant spinning sure seems like not a good thing.
I know on our boat there is no way that I could trailer the boat and have the outdrive down-- so air velocity going by the prop is a non-issue.
Any thoughts??
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I know on our boat there is no way that I could trailer the boat and have the outdrive down-- so air velocity going by the prop is a non-issue.
Any thoughts??
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no load and spinning that slow isn't anything compared to real use.
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It's one of those new Nader Electric outboards. That's how they charge the batteries on the way to the ramp.
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When we have our heavy equipment shipped, we always put a hood over the exhaust stack on the ones with miter cut exhaust stacks....or else depending on how they're on the truck/train, air is forced down the stack, spinning the turbo while it's dry.....cashing the turbo(s).
A prop spinning at 60 rpm out of gear....that won't be a problem.
A prop spinning at 60 rpm out of gear....that won't be a problem.