parsons box

bigman1 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009

hi,i sail a seadog 30 and would like to know if any of our members know what a "parsons box" is, it looks like it's made of cast iron with one or two tubes coming out of it.Thanks, hope someone can help. Ronnie(bigman1).

JohnRPollard · #2 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009

Could you provide more information?

Where is it located? Is it part of the engine/transmission assembly? Where do the tubes lead? Etc.

patrickrea · #3 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

I am guessing you mean a Parson's Gearbox?
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