Borg Warner Velvet Drive has play in driveshaft

rwerner43

rwerner43

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I am replacing my motors in my Carver and when I removed the transmissions I saw that the starbord transmission has about 3/4" travel before engaging. By that I mean by turning the shaft on the rear of the tranny it will turn 3/4" either way freely. The other is tight, only a tiny amont of play.

That tranny has always "clunked" going from forward to reverse. Not too bad, and I always took care to do so with a pause...

What do you think?

Thanks!
 
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Re: Borg Warner Velvet Drive has play in driveshaft

rwerner43 said:
I am replacing my motors in my Carver and when I removed the transmissions I saw that the starbord transmission has about 3/4" travel before engaging. By that I mean by turning the shaft on the rear of the tranny it will turn 3/4" either way freely. The other is tight, only a tiny amont of play.

That tranny has always "clunked" going from forward to reverse. Not too bad, and I always took care to do so with a pause...

What do you think?

Thanks!
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Howdy,

I have never had a V-drive apart but any "transmission" that has a lot of "play" probably has a LOT of wear.

I would have a look inside before it self destructs..........



Regards,


Rick
 
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