I have a 32 sedan bridge with 318 Chryslers. My question is can you operate the boat on one engine and if so what do you need to do with the dormant side?
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running on one engine?
Re: running on one engine?
I've heard to devise a method to stop the idle engine from rotating & have used this especially when going at upper limit speeds on one engine so as not to mar the shaft I brazed the jaws of a set of vise grips BUT then I've also heard that wasn't necessary but I'd rather B safe then sorry shelling out a few grand for a new tranny not too mention the down time
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Re: running on one engine?
Most of the guys on here say u can run one engine no problem. If u wanted the dead engine prop not to turn, you could just put it in gear. My understanding is that we can free wheel the dead engine no problem. I would think free wheeling would get u a little better gas mileage...which is a joke in the first place... LOL. With one engine, I usually run 1500 rpm. I hope all the old captains on here are right... That's what I have been doing for about 100 hrs. My trans is still running strong.
1985 29 Sedan
Edelbrock 1409 carbs
Mallory distributors
Pertronix Flame-Thrower coil & wires
780 hrs/eng
TN River, MM 213.8
Edelbrock 1409 carbs
Mallory distributors
Pertronix Flame-Thrower coil & wires
780 hrs/eng
TN River, MM 213.8
Re: running on one engine?
From what I've heard, I agree; the freewheeling prop does not hurt the trans. Running just one motor at 1,500 rpms WILL increase gas mileage, per my study with a Flo Scan.
Jeff
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