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Old 02-03-2009, 06:00 PM   #9
Capn Chuck
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Drive Savers - pro or con?

The shaft savers are not really designed to dampen vibration although they do to a lesser extent. They are designed to blow apart when the prop is fouled. They should never be left on for engine alignment. At the same time the saver is installed you should also have a shim machined to fit in its place to align the engine. If a mechanic says or tries to align the engine with the saver in place, run him off the boat. If you have a vibration problem you either have a bent shaft, damaged prop or the engine needs alighnment, so those need to be fixed.

-- Edited by Capn Chuck at 20:04, 2009-02-03
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