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she idles, goes forward, but stalls as she is put in aft.
Sugg.1: if it is not a reversing engine rotation design and if the engine starts, idles and runs in forward, but dies when reverse is engaged, the problem lies in your clutch/and/or/transmission.
Sugg2 : The gear box would be my...
I am in fear of a major catastrophe like perhaps having to replace the engine. if the clutch and/or transmission is indeed the problem, is there an affordable way to fix it?
My 1944 MFV is powered by a Phoden 6cyl diesel engine.
When I go forward, she purrs ok. As soon as I go astern, she just cuts out.
I and a reputable engineer have had a look and we could not find a solution.
It seems as though there can be a ready answer, she still starts and runs. I am boggled...