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INSTALLING THE BETA MARINE ENGINE and the propeller shaft
31 December 2023 · 23 min · 11K views
What this video covers
Installing a Beta Marine engine involves precise alignment of the propeller shaft and the installation of a new stuffing box. After cleaning the mounting brackets and securing the engine with four bolts treated with thread-locking fluid, the process requires measuring the distance between the transmission coupling and the cutless bearing to determine the exact length for the new 30mm propeller shaft.0:51 Once cut, the shaft is inserted to serve as a rigid guide for fine-tuning the engine alignment using feeler gauges.6:19 The stuffing box is packed with three 6mm graphite-impregnated braids, staggered to prevent overlapping, and lubricated with graphite grease to ensure heat resistance and proper sealing.10:20 A new 18-inch, 12-pitch three-blade propeller from the manufacturer Maucour is fitted, ensuring a 10% clearance margin within the propeller aperture.17:29 Final steps include connecting fuel lines, electrical systems, and throttle controls.20:47 Professional verification of the final engine alignment is recommended to ensure precision.7:47
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