It is a Hurth V Drive....with not quite 3,000 hours on it. That's an average of 100 hours per year.... I have had Alegria since 2006 (the engine had about 2,100 hours on it when purchased) and this is the first time I have ever seen any trans fluid. It appears to be a spray perpendicular to the drive shaft. Not to much, but, a concern. It may only happen when the engine is running....I was running at 2800 RPM for 24 hours at one point. The Westerbeke's top RPM is 3300...which I can achieve, but, the stern really digs in and leaves a moustache on the gelcoat. Bob suggested new shaft seals. I will get my mirror out and see if I can locate the source. He also suggested a Hurth rebuild every 1,500 hours. If so I am waaaay overdue... Martin suggested oil cooler lines.....I have none that I know of...just the Hurth bolted onto the engine. No tubes. So, maybe it is time for a rebuild and get the seals replaced. I don't know of many other C&C's with Westebeke 27 engines....so far it has been quiet,smooth, and reliable...just a bit of exhaust soot on the gelcoat. No smoking at all on startup..or ever. Has anybody else had to rebuild the tranny and what are the symptoms of pending doom? > Wally Bryant via CnC-List wrote: >You didn't say what kind of transmission. That's important. I really appreciate all of your support and the depth of the collective experience. TIA! Spencer Johnson 1984 LF38 "Alegria" Racine, WI (home in Mount Prospect, IL)
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