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Velvet Drive Model 20-01-006

GAS engine, transmission and generator repair and maintenance discussion forum.
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Re: Velvet Drive Model 20-01-006

Postby Dewmyster » July 19th, 2017, 5:33 am

Yes they have limited dockage at their facility.
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Re: Velvet Drive Model 20-01-006

Postby Solana » September 13th, 2017, 1:52 am

Viper wrote:Source of the post Did they need to haul it out to remove the tranny?


We got lucky and didn't have to haul out to remove the velvet drive - our wonderful mechanic and the knowledgeable personnel at Pac. West San Diego were able to remove it using a small crane (it bare fit through the cut out opening with an Inch to spare on each end.

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Re: Velvet Drive Model 20-01-006

Postby Viper » September 13th, 2017, 6:57 am

Any update on the tranny job?
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Re: Velvet Drive Model 20-01-006

Postby Dewmyster » September 13th, 2017, 7:42 pm

All good and back ruuning 16 days after they staring working on her. Major hit to the wallet but didn't lose the month of August. New pump, clutches, hoses, cooler and other incidentals. etc. etc.
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