Shackleton 2 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 You said "I should add, that my old unit is not strictly speaking a v-drive. It's a parallel system with a 1:1 ratio. Much simpler than the Argo V-Drives." Perhaps then look at a second hand transfer case from a 4x4 vehicle. You will still have your shafts (cardan?) to mount and secure in the hull. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Surprise 0 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Melhop Viking drives were made at one time by Melhop Engineering In Invercargill. I believe they ceases operating in the mid 1980s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Connolly 0 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 I took my old Bukh20 and V drive out last year. If you still need a V drive let me know. I replaced everything with a Lombardini sail drive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Wright 1 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 On 12/04/2021 at 8:18 AM, Andrew Connolly said: I took my old Bukh20 and V drive out last year. If you still need a V drive let me know. I replaced everything with a Lombardini sail drive Hi Andrew, thanks for that! I am very interested in your V-Drive. Maybe I could chat to you? I will DM you. I have got a plan that might not work out, so your v-drive could do the trick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Wright 1 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 On 12/04/2021 at 8:18 AM, Andrew Connolly said: I took my old Bukh20 and V drive out last year. If you still need a V drive let me know. I replaced everything with a Lombardini sail drive Hi Andrew, thanks for that! I am very interested in your V-Drive. Maybe I could chat to you? I will DM you. I have got a plan that might not work out, so your v-drive could do the trick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Wright 1 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Hello Everyone I just wanted to thank everyone for their helpfuil comments here. I have decided to go with a repair of the old v-drive. The guys at Moon Engines advisedthat there was a half chance that new bolt holes could be welded to the aluminium casings. It's a tricky job and might cause the casings to warp and become useless but it was worth giving it a try. Meanwhile, Andrew Connelly has a spare v-drive and that could be an excellent plan B. Plan C is to purchase the Argo V-drive new from Ozzie for around $2000 NZD. Thanks again for everyone's help. It's really appreciated. Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Wright 1 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 UPDATE: I took the old v-drive to Moon Engines who took it to their specialist welder. The welder thinks that there is little chance of the casings surviving the weld job. So that means that Plan A is off the table. Plan B is to chase up Andrew Connelly's offer of using the second v-drive that he took out of his boat. I am having problems reaching him. If any of you know Andrew, can you help me contact him? I have already sent him a direct message with my phone number in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Wright 1 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Hi Everyone An update! Andrew Connelly is the man! I very indebted to this man for helping me. His old Vee-drive is a beaut! So, now I've got to fit it. One question: does anyone know the angle of the propeller shaft on an old Cav 32? There's a bulkhead preventing me from getting an accurate reading. I think may 8 degrees. Does anyone know? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lukas 0 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 hi, please what oil do you use in this V Drive? (assuming I do have same unit - Cav32 1975). Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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