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Tunnel Boaters,
Here is an update on the flywheel shaft breakage issue on the 67 OB Engine. Thank you.
Nova 67 Outboard Engine current and future Owners:
I am pleased to make the following announcement. Novarossi has not stopped production of the 67 OB, but put production on hold so we could get a chance to correct the shaft breakage issue under the fly wheel. As you know, Nova was trying to use the same crank as the 67 direct drive, but the extra force of starting on smaller shaft end of the crank, (that was not designed to accommodate the additional forces), has caused a breakage issue. I teamed up exclusively with Gabe Clegg at Stumpfab and we now have a kit to fix the issue. As a part of our agreement, this kit is only available exclusively through Novarossi Marine USA. There are two options that will be offered. Have you run your outboard yet? If it’s still brand new in the box I will provide the kit at no charge, just email me at [email protected] for return authorization, and ship the engine to me. We will install the kit and return the engine to you. If you have run the engine, send me your crank and flywheel I will take care of most of the cost of the kit and we are only charging a flat fee of $50. This will get you a modified crank and fly wheel, and new collet. The class is really starting to grow and will actually be held at the IMPBA and Namba Internats this year. Because it was a new project initiated by Novarossi Marine USA and a new product offering as with the 21 and 46 predecessors, Nova didn’t want to invest a lot of money into the product until we knew it was going to take off and hopefully grow to levels of where it used to be years ago and beyond. More tunnel manufacturers are coming out with 60 size tunnels that will make the class become even more popular over time. Just look over the two options above and let me know what option you choose and let me know. I am thankful to work with a company like Novarossi IT that stands behind their products and customer base to the levels I have witnessed over the years. I have posted a couple of pics below for reference showing the new 8mm shaft extension modification. This kit will be installed on all new engines going forward exclusively from Novarossi Marine USA. Novarossi IT is also looking at a production change to incorporate the stronger shaft extension on their new production cranks at some point in 2020. Thank you.
Here is an update on the flywheel shaft breakage issue on the 67 OB Engine. Thank you.
Nova 67 Outboard Engine current and future Owners:
I am pleased to make the following announcement. Novarossi has not stopped production of the 67 OB, but put production on hold so we could get a chance to correct the shaft breakage issue under the fly wheel. As you know, Nova was trying to use the same crank as the 67 direct drive, but the extra force of starting on smaller shaft end of the crank, (that was not designed to accommodate the additional forces), has caused a breakage issue. I teamed up exclusively with Gabe Clegg at Stumpfab and we now have a kit to fix the issue. As a part of our agreement, this kit is only available exclusively through Novarossi Marine USA. There are two options that will be offered. Have you run your outboard yet? If it’s still brand new in the box I will provide the kit at no charge, just email me at [email protected] for return authorization, and ship the engine to me. We will install the kit and return the engine to you. If you have run the engine, send me your crank and flywheel I will take care of most of the cost of the kit and we are only charging a flat fee of $50. This will get you a modified crank and fly wheel, and new collet. The class is really starting to grow and will actually be held at the IMPBA and Namba Internats this year. Because it was a new project initiated by Novarossi Marine USA and a new product offering as with the 21 and 46 predecessors, Nova didn’t want to invest a lot of money into the product until we knew it was going to take off and hopefully grow to levels of where it used to be years ago and beyond. More tunnel manufacturers are coming out with 60 size tunnels that will make the class become even more popular over time. Just look over the two options above and let me know what option you choose and let me know. I am thankful to work with a company like Novarossi IT that stands behind their products and customer base to the levels I have witnessed over the years. I have posted a couple of pics below for reference showing the new 8mm shaft extension modification. This kit will be installed on all new engines going forward exclusively from Novarossi Marine USA. Novarossi IT is also looking at a production change to incorporate the stronger shaft extension on their new production cranks at some point in 2020. Thank you.
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