BUKH DV20 Technical advice

[yindoor2]

I have a Bukh DV20 inboard. It seems fine but when I go from forward into reverse there is a clunk as it engages. It is connected with teleflex cable top a morse single lever control.
Could it be possible slack in the cable or something in the gearbox itself. I do stop in neutral for a few seconds before going into reverse but it still goes in with a clunk. The main question is should I worry? Many thanks in advance. Ian

 

[Colvic Watson]

If it's any help, I get exactly the same with my DV10.

 

[bob_tyler]

Try Bukh direct, they are always helpful.

Telephone
01202 668840

 

[yindoor2]

Many thanks Bob. Rang Bukh, they explained that it is perfectly normal for reverse to engage with a clunk. I can rest easy now. clunk clunk every trip.

 

[cliff]

My DV24 fitted with a BW7 g'box clunks in reverse and clicks in ahead - noise reduced by changing the oil and filling to correct level but still definitely "Clunk - Click" every trip.
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[MarkJohnson12345]

A good clunk is part of the package.

As you say, don't change gear to quickly.

You have to think about 30 seconds in front with these large flywheeled engines.

My last boat was re-egined with a Beta Marine. Drove just like a car!

Regards

 

[ionian]

My DV 20 does exactly the same. I disconnected the gear cable and operated the gears from the 'engine room' and could hear no clunks at all as it engaged ahd and astern.