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Marc Pedings wrote:

Paul wrote:

I used to believe the Marcotte two inch offset upward was beneficial for
the prop shaft but now I think it is a drawback for most airplanes. It
results in less room for one rad under the engine. I also believe that
with
careful design a planetary can be made lighter for a given torque
capability.

Paul Lamar

Yes, I have been looking at the Marcotte drive too.  The final weight for the new
13B 'adapter housing' and the M-200VP re-drive itself totals 46 lbs. (actual
quote).  I was impressed with the design myself, but the offset and additional
weight is not worth it in my case.

Marc Pedings

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