vdrives

Discussion in 'Gas Engines' started by jmurray1, Aug 26, 2011.

  1. jmurray1
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    jmurray1 New Member

    i recently i found two newer model 454 engines for my 32 stamas both are right hand rotation i have 1 right and 1 left 1.91 to 1 v drives how can i change v drives to work with these engines
     
  2. FMS
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    FMS Senior Member

    What make and model are your vdrives?
     
  3. keysdisease
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    keysdisease Senior Member

    It sounds like you're all set. If the V Drives are right and left hand then they should accept standard rotation engines and provide counterotating drives. The reverse rotation is handled by the V Drives.

    Steve


     
  4. jmurray1
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    i think i was wrong my boat had counter rotation motors so my drives are both right hand how can i change to standard rotation is there away to change one of the drives or do i need another type of v drive
     

  5. keysdisease
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    keysdisease Senior Member

    The question is, what rotation are these:

    "i recently i found two newer model 454 engines"


     
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