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"I am trying to come up with a
"I am trying to come up with a way to install an 8 hp air cooled inboard in a fishing skiff. Space limitations, etc. dictate that the engine must be installed level, i.e. I cannot tilt it down on the back end to meet the prop shaft comming through the bottom of the boat, the shaft obviously being at an angle off of horizontal.
So, can I mate the engine to the propshaft by the use of a universal joint, same as in an auto drivewhaft. I have never seen this done, but It seems like it outght to work. Am I missing something??
If a u-joint won't work, how about a Constant Velocity joint?? Where might I get one of this size?? Obviously, an automotive one would be way overkill and might eat up all 8 hp in friction losses.
Engine is a Honda commercial air cooled, 8HP at 3600 rpm (direct drive, no gear but with a centrifical clutch),plan on cruising at approx 2600, pushing an 18 ft. wooden fishing shiff that weighs approx 500 lbs.
Finally, anyone know of a v drive suitable for an 8 hp motor??
Thanks ever so much"
"I am trying to come up with a way to install an 8 hp air cooled inboard in a fishing skiff. Space limitations, etc. dictate that the engine must be installed level, i.e. I cannot tilt it down on the back end to meet the prop shaft comming through the bottom of the boat, the shaft obviously being at an angle off of horizontal.
So, can I mate the engine to the propshaft by the use of a universal joint, same as in an auto drivewhaft. I have never seen this done, but It seems like it outght to work. Am I missing something??
If a u-joint won't work, how about a Constant Velocity joint?? Where might I get one of this size?? Obviously, an automotive one would be way overkill and might eat up all 8 hp in friction losses.
Engine is a Honda commercial air cooled, 8HP at 3600 rpm (direct drive, no gear but with a centrifical clutch),plan on cruising at approx 2600, pushing an 18 ft. wooden fishing shiff that weighs approx 500 lbs.
Finally, anyone know of a v drive suitable for an 8 hp motor??
Thanks ever so much"