The Original Gearbox

October 2006

This ZF320 gearbox was over-kill for what was really needed. It could easily handle 500HP, whereas it was mated to the 220HP Nissan. The other feature that I was after was a "Power Takeoff", so that I could run hydraulic systems. Nothing wrong with over-engineering when your off to sea, however it turned out to be too big to fit into the available space.

It was later replaced by an english, Newage PRM gearbox. This unit was much smaller, was still easily capable of handling the Nissan's Horsepower, and also has the "Power Takeoff" unit for the hydraulics.

Anyone want to buy a gearbox ???