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Old 09-25-2018, 02:24 PM   #18
Lou_tribal
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Originally Posted by High Wire View Post
During WWII, if you needed more hp, they would bolt on more 200 hp 6-71's connected at the crankshaft IN TANDEM


Example 151' LCI(G) specs that my dad served on:


Propulsion two sets of 4 GM diesels, 4 per shaft, BHP 1,600, twin variable pitch propellers
Indeed, I just read the owner manual for the 3/4/6-71 and they were describing the connected twins or quad engines, really amazing!

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