Kicker down when under way with main engine?

Is there a pressure oil system involved in the spinning parts? If so there
might be a lube issue but the manufacturer will be able to tell you how long
you can run like that.

I would imagine it would be like running a twin engine on just one engine,
depending on the equipment you're supposed to turn on the dragging engine
every x amount of hours just to get some lube going.

If no pressure lube system is involved I can't see how it could be a problem
.... but I'm no marine mechanic.

"Steve Alexanderson"
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 > Is this a bad idea? Kicker is off and in neutral so prop spins and engine
 > doesn't.
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On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 17:06:24 -0700, "Steve Alexanderson"
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 >Is this a bad idea? Kicker is off and in neutral so prop spins and engine
 >doesn't.
 >
I don't know of any "major" problems with it, but there are a few
"minors":

a.) extra drag- If you've got lots of hp and fuel money; no big
deal.
b.) unecessary wear on the seals and lower drivetrain of the kicker.
Even though it's in neutral, wearable parts are in motion.

I wouldn't do it, but it's your call.

....carry on.
noah

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"Steve Alexanderson"
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 > Is this a bad idea? Kicker is off and in neutral so prop spins and engine
 > doesn't.
 > I dont understand what you are talking about
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