Volvo DPX drives, Yes or no??
09-15-2009, 08:42 AM
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Most of the drive failures were related to a few (mostly small) manufacturers who insisted on installation heights above what Volvo allowed. When the props are run as surface-piercing, nasty harmonics get set up in the lower unit. Drives mounted at the proper depth have been reliable.
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