Re: Reverse rotating the outdrive
Counter rotating mercruiser lower units are used on Standard rotating engines to end up with counter rotating prop (you do have to change the cable throws though) you do not need change the engine or want to run a standard rotate in reverse
I'v sold many of these units to people who like to (Learn the Hard Way)
If you learn from your mistakes your ahead of me
I still hit my thumb with the hammer
In short the (Counter rotation) of mercruiser is done in the lower unit
http://www.sterndrives.com/mercruisersterndrives.html A note about ROTATION
Do not confuse engine rotation with sterndrive or propeller rotation
ALL sterndrive Mercruiser Engines are left hand (standard, counterclockwise) rotation.
Most single engine boats use a right-hand rotation drive unit meaning that
the propeller rotation is right-hand (standard, clockwise) rotation.
Counter rotating drives are left-hand (counter, counterclockwise) propeller rotation.
Counter rotating drives have only been around in numbers for the last few years.
The advantage of having two drives rotating in opposite directions are
increased speed, improved slow and high speed handling, better course tracking,
more level ride, improved fuel economy and easier docking.
NOT ALL DRIVES CAN COUNTER ROTATE!
The drive must be specifically designed to be a counter rotation drive.
Attempting to run a standard rotation drive in a counter rotation direction
will positively destroy the drive in just a few minutes.
In most applications the RH (standard) drive is mounted on the starboard side.
The LH (counter rotation) drive is mounted on the port side.
The LH drive must have a LH propeller. The LH shift cable must be reversed at the binnacle to pull instead of push
for forward gear. Most controls allow for either direction by simply repositioning
the cable mounting location and attachment.)
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