HP loss with timing gears?
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I have read that a Gear drive can transfer "Harmonic Vibration" from the Crank into the valve train .On a marine engine that is operated at the same RPM for extended periods of time this could perhaps cause premature failure.
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see rpms post on this subject matter in the general area.
"gears should NOT be used on ANY marine engine, one word harmonics" opr somethin glike that
"gears should NOT be used on ANY marine engine, one word harmonics" opr somethin glike that
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