23Pitch prop - VP290?

[mirvin]

5.7 350 spinning a 15/21 at 5200 rpm!!
Anyone know how to get a 23 pitch prop on a Volvo Penta 290?? I can't find one anywhere. I've also heard of a Merc adapter but was just told that they only have them for the newer (SX/ DPX/ etc.) drives:(
Can anyone help;)
mirvin

[Havasu Hangin']

I know where...
The ole Tugboat used to spin a 23" chopper to 5,200 RPMs...great prop- carries the nose.

[mirvin]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
I know where...
The ole Tugboat used to spin a 23" chopper to 5,200 RPMs...great prop- carries the nose.
Sooooooo, I write the check out to who?
mirvin:D

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by mirvin
Sooooooo, I write the check out to who?
mirvin:D
Let me make a call. Left or right?

[mirvin]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
Let me make a call. Left or right?
I meant to say, "how much do I write the check to you for";) Consulting fees and all...:D
Right hand.
mirvin

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by mirvin
Right hand.
Right hand = baby motor
Left hand = big dog
Still wanna go right? Now's the time to change...

[mirvin]

Well, I know you explained it to me before but what does it take?
I'm running a 350 that's pretty fresh so I don't see adding power in the near future.
mirvin

[Havasu Hangin']

Left hand stresses the uppers in forward. Right hand stresses the lowers in forward. Uppers are stronger.
There is some linkage under the back cover- two minutes to switch.
Stainless prop + sandbar + right hand gears = possible expensive day
Stainless prop + sandbar + left hand gears = start pushing..then go

[mirvin]

Are you saying you have a left handed prop for me?;)
mirvin

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by mirvin
Are you saying you have a left handed prop for me?;)
mirvin
I did until Saturday (gave it away).
So you really wanna stay right-handed?

[mirvin]

I would switch it if I had access to a 23R :)
Bummer is that I have a real nice 19L and a 21L :( Oh and a crappy 17L.
Is the linkage is in the lower unit? I might be in there soon looking at the impeller so......
mirvin

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by mirvin
I would switch it if I had access to a 23R :)
Bummer is that I have a real nice 19L and a 21L :( Oh and a crappy 17L.
Is that backwards?
Originally posted by mirvin
Is the linkage is in the lower unit? I might be in there soon looking at the impeller so......
mirvin
Pop the cover on the back of the upper...should be right there.

[mirvin]

Originally posted by mirvin
I would switch it if I had access to a 23R :)
Bummer is that I have a real nice 19L and a 21L :( Oh and a crappy 17L.
Is the linkage is in the lower unit? I might be in there soon looking at the impeller so......
mirvin
Yeah. Sorry about that. Backwards, opposite. Reverse what I said above;)
Ok, so I'll need a 23L "chopper".......where oh where can I find one. THe closest I've found is a 16/23:confused: I'm under the impression I should stay with a 14 or 15 by 23??
mirvin

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by mirvin
Yeah. Sorry about that. Backwards, opposite. Reverse what I said above;)
Ok, so I'll need a 23L "chopper".......where oh where can I find one. THe closest I've found is a 16/23:confused: I'm under the impression I should stay with a 14 or 15 by 23??
mirvin
If you wanna go with a RH prop, and decide to put a LH prop on down the road...just pull the stick back to go forward!
...or change the linkage...not hard at all.
I had a 15" 23" chopper that I gave the guy who bought my boat...I'll see if I can get another one.

[mirvin]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
If you wanna go with a RH prop, and decide to put a LH prop on down the road...just pull the stick back to go forward!
...or change the linkage...not hard at all.
I had a 15" 23" chopper that I gave the guy who bought my boat...I'll see if I can get another one.
Thanks HH. THat settles it. If i can get a 15/23L I'll switch the linkage and all will be wonderful........
Let me know.
mirvin:cool:

[mirvin]

Hey Havasu Hangin!!
I found a 14/23 !! It's a Michigan Match aluminum. Is that what I should go with? You were talking about a "chopper"? What gives?
mirvin