Samuel Thomas
New Member
- Jul 4, 2019
- 7
- Boat Info
- 1987 sundancer 268
- Engines
- 260/v8
Hello!
Recently purchased a 1987 sundancer 268 with a 260 5.7l
Came with a 21pitch prop and tried a 17 still not really getting over 24mph so I tried a 15x15 and it's great 34mph! But after 3 hrs or so original engine coupler failed.
It was replaced, aligned and about 8 hrs later it failed again. I am trying to figure out what happened, engine mounts haven't moved and are I very good condition. The lower was apparently just serviced. Brand new shaft and grease.
Is it possible to get a bad coupler? It was quicksilver brand and the box was very old.
Recently purchased a 1987 sundancer 268 with a 260 5.7l
Came with a 21pitch prop and tried a 17 still not really getting over 24mph so I tried a 15x15 and it's great 34mph! But after 3 hrs or so original engine coupler failed.
It was replaced, aligned and about 8 hrs later it failed again. I am trying to figure out what happened, engine mounts haven't moved and are I very good condition. The lower was apparently just serviced. Brand new shaft and grease.
Is it possible to get a bad coupler? It was quicksilver brand and the box was very old.