New to forum and inboard boats and not too astute to boats overall, but trying to learn.
I've been looking into a late 60's Lyman. I've been advised that there was an attempt to do an engine change in which the prior owner may have purchase and engine with the wrong rotation. Bit difficult to get things clear because a wife is selling after a divorce.
From Lyman history information, it seems likely the original engine (apparently is still with the boat) was a 289. The prop is lost so direction can't be identified by that element of the drivetrain.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
I've been looking into a late 60's Lyman. I've been advised that there was an attempt to do an engine change in which the prior owner may have purchase and engine with the wrong rotation. Bit difficult to get things clear because a wife is selling after a divorce.
From Lyman history information, it seems likely the original engine (apparently is still with the boat) was a 289. The prop is lost so direction can't be identified by that element of the drivetrain.
- If one has an incorrect rotation engine, will the transmission function properly or can it be made to function properly by simple methods?
- Will a prop oriented to the engine rotation solve the situation?
- Will a rotation differing from the original manufacturing rotation have negative impact on how the boat handles?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.