Backdriving SX Drive

alanwp

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With the VP SX-M outdrive removed, can the input drive shaft be rotated in forward or reverse by manually rotating the propeller? This info will help me determine a drive issue. Many thanks!!
 

Don S

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Re: Backdriving SX Drive

Yes, but you can feel more by turning the ujoint shaft and shifting. The propshaft would hold one direction and turn the other/
 
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