Eurobanker40
Member
Hi all
I have a problem on my Borg warner VD 10-13 port gearbox and I'm hoping someone could shed some light on it.
Yesterday I noticed that our speed on the boat was a fair bit less than normal while the rpm was around 1500. I played with the throttle but it appears the gearbox is slipping as I increase the rpm. I'm thinking the clutches are worn but just wanted to check with you guys if it could be anything else causing the issue. It's a definite slip within the gearbox as the prop shaft rpm doesn't increase with the engine rpm above about 1200rpm. The gearbox oil seems to have gone a little darker than it was the last time I checked.
Another thing that has been going around my head is that I often use just 1 engine of the 2 when were cruising around, therefore the gearbox that is stopped is freewheeling in neutral. Could I have possibly damaged the gearbox by doing this?
Any help advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jamie
I have a problem on my Borg warner VD 10-13 port gearbox and I'm hoping someone could shed some light on it.
Yesterday I noticed that our speed on the boat was a fair bit less than normal while the rpm was around 1500. I played with the throttle but it appears the gearbox is slipping as I increase the rpm. I'm thinking the clutches are worn but just wanted to check with you guys if it could be anything else causing the issue. It's a definite slip within the gearbox as the prop shaft rpm doesn't increase with the engine rpm above about 1200rpm. The gearbox oil seems to have gone a little darker than it was the last time I checked.
Another thing that has been going around my head is that I often use just 1 engine of the 2 when were cruising around, therefore the gearbox that is stopped is freewheeling in neutral. Could I have possibly damaged the gearbox by doing this?
Any help advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jamie