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DPS props- which goes where ?

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cj270

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I have twin DP drives on my boat.

I have a feeling the previous owner mixed up the props.

Can someone please tell me where each of these prop numbers should go as far as port and starboard...

F8FRONT 3851468 XE
F8REAR 3851478 YB
F8REAR 3851478 XE
F8FRONT 3851468 YB

What do the XE and YB denote ?
 
If you are curious about the XE and YB, perhaps ask a prop repair shop. At this point, I don't think it's anything to be concerned with.
With the correct spacers installed forward of each propeller, you cannot make a mistake installing these!
Both drives will turn these in the same counter-rotating direction.

As you know, Volvo Penta does not list these propellers in terms of "pitch" as we become accustomed to. For an AQ series Duo Prop, and/or a DP-S type drive, the "#" that follows the "Alpha Character" ( i.e., as in F-8 ) represents the pitch combination.
In your case, the "F" also represents the aluminum series props and with thru-hub exhaust.



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