| Why Q?April 7 2008 at 5:25 AM | Bill P (Login commander23) |
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| Thanks for the info on the dimentions of the motor Mark. I have my own theory and share my 2 cents. When the flywheel is in front of the motor, it sits much higher out of the bilge and less likely to scoop up bilge water.
I had a 24 Penn Yan tunnel drive which was a conventional inboard and sat very low. Any rain water or wash down would cause any water to run to the stern when planing off and the flywheel would act like a water wheel therefore causing my starter to have a life of about 2 months. I know that a plastic shield (shroud) was installed in that model to minimize the waterwheel effect, but that did not solve the problem. Paul, I belive that you stated that you experienced the same effect w/ your 20ft inboard.
Flywheel forward, Higher out of the bilge. Certainly can make a differance for smaller boats. I have not heard of this from anyone, Just my opinion.
Bill P
Ghost Rider
FRBV-23-0002
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