[C320-list] Hurth Gearbox Ratio

[Pat Moriarty]

OK 1994 #130 Perkins/Hurth
                 HWB 50-2R
                 IA=2,05
                 IB=1.86

Hope that confirms your conclusion.

Pat


At 11:20 PM 8/1/2006, you wrote:
>I am considering an Autoprop for my 1995, #238, with the Perkins 
>engine and the Hurth transmission and need to know the gearbox 
>ratio. After cruising 54 days on the boat and sailing every day I 
>could, I had to put the boat away and return to 
>work.  Unfortunately, the boat is 600 miles away in northern 
>Michigan and I will not be back there until the end of May.
>
>Were all the Hurth gearboxes with the Perkins engine the same ratio? 
>I know some were 2.05.  I would appreciate it if someone with a hull 
>number close to mine would check the gear ratio stamped on their 
>transmission.  Thanks for your help.
>
>Myron Welch
>Wind Instrument #238
>Iowa City, Iowa
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