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I have a ZF 63 on the back of my engine which turns the prop when in neutral

It doesn't seem right to me as if I select F then R then back to neutral, it doesn't spin for a second or 2, then starts again

Not fast, about 1 rev per sec

This normal ?

BTW forward and reverse both work fine, no noise/grinding etc

Posted

You sure it's not simply the engine vibration turning the prop in neutral? If you were to put a hand on it (not suggesting you do) would it stop? Doubt it would have any torque from the gearbox turning it.

Posted
13 minutes ago, willyhookit said:

be oil  drag     once you have had a run  for  10 /15 mins     pop it into  nuetral     and chances are  it wont turn      nothing to worry about   

 

Agree with this.

The ZF63 has hydraulically actuated multi-disc clutches, so I would expect the prop to turn in 'N' with zero torque.

Posted

Thanks all, I'll check next time I'm out to see if it turns after being run for a bit

Also got a slight oil leak on the gear selector arm, which I assume/hope is a simple enough fix, a new oil seal or 2 ?

 

  • 3 weeks later...
Posted
17 minutes ago, jonnyswamp said:

No, been away for 2 weeks and just got back early hours

I don't think there's any issues, as there's no lack of drive or rattles/noises etc and the advice above seems to be pretty clear

I will double check next time I get out though

Hope the holiday was good? 
 

Posted
5 minutes ago, jonnyswamp said:

I may be putting my boat up for sale shortly (if a house purchase materialises) and would want any issues sorted before I do, so will get it sorted either way

Is that to allow the house move or does the house move allow for a bigger boat??

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Just now, Saintly Fish said:

Is that to allow the house move or does the house move allow for a bigger boat??

Not moving, investing

If I can get it at the right price, it'll be worth renovating and selling on, but I'll need a hefty deposit (I shouldn't have bought a new van!)

It's not definite as, in all fairness, Mrs Swamp doesn't want me to sell the boat, says I'll be a miserable tw@t without one (she knows me well)

I'll get the boat valued in the next couple of weeks and make a decision after that

I'll be honest, it doesn't fill me with cheer knowing I may be boatless, but on the other hand, I wont have time to do much fishing if I'm renovating 3 houses this year (along side my own work)

Middle daughter has bought a house that needs work (kitchen, bathroom, boiler, knocking walls through etc) and our house needs the living room completely updating (new insulated ceiling and walls, new floor, chimney breast knocked about to take a floating oak beam, replastered and then some paint)

On a brighter note, if I do sell, the weather will be perfect for the rest of you

Posted

@jonnyswampim sure you are aware but I'll mention it any way (just incase). 
If you buy a house to do up you will be liable for CGT if you don't live in it for at least 6 months. This is on top of any tax you'll make if you turn a profit in the form of a business. Personal tax too I believe if not done in the form of a business. 
Ive done 4 houses in the past before the house we are in now, we lived and registered for council tax in all of them. Then no tax to be paid. 
But I'm sure you'd thought of that . 

Posted
5 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said:

@jonnyswampim sure you are aware but I'll mention it any way (just incase). 
If you buy a house to do up you will be liable for CGT if you don't live in it for at least 6 months. This is on top of any tax you'll make if you turn a profit in the form of a business. Personal tax too I believe if not done in the form of a business. 
Ive done 4 houses in the past before the house we are in now, we lived and registered for council tax in all of them. Then no tax to be paid. 
But I'm sure you'd thought of that . 

Yes I was thanks (no sarcasm intended)

👍

Posted
14 minutes ago, JonC said:

Well fixed 👍

I was on a boat recently that had a deck wash switch positioned behind my arse, needless I’ve not been asked back aboard since. 

I remember that. Hadn't the guy literally just replaced his water inlet hose and your but squashed it by activating the pump when the seacock was closed?

 

Posted
36 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said:

I remember that. Hadn't the guy literally just replaced his water inlet hose and your but squashed it by activating the pump when the seacock was closed?

 

Personally I blame the boat owner. Downright inconsiderate buying a boat with a deck wash switch right where Jon's butt was.

  • 3 weeks later...
Posted
On 1/29/2022 at 5:14 PM, Saintly Fish said:

Did you get to the bottom of this issue @jonnyswamp?

Thought I had replied to this, must have dreamed I did

All good, on the last outing after steaming for 30 mins or so, checked when we dropped anchor and there was no movement

Same on return journey, just something I'd never noticed before 

The oldies were right 👨‍🦳👍

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