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Hi everyone,

our harbor towing crew ran into a major issue yesterday when the split-shaft PTO on our primary workboat began slipping under load. Our chief engineer suggests sending the assembly out for a specialized Namco gearbox repair to fix the clutch plates and housing alignment.

However, the harbor master wants to save time by swapping in a cheaper generic replacement drive instead. Has anyone here serviced these heavy-duty marine transfer units after years of harsh saltwater exposure?

I want to make sure we achieve lasting reliability before spending the money on a Namco gearbox repair.

Thanks in advance.

we ran into that exact slipping issue on our commercial crew boat two years ago, and cutting corners on marine gearboxes never pays off.

Going with a certified Namco gearbox repair completely restored our PTO drive tolerances, replaced the worn friction plates, and handled maximum towing torque without generating excess heat. Generic offshore replacements simply lack the heavy-duty housing strength required for severe marine duty cycles.

Spending a bit more to properly recondition your original unit will protect your boat from sudden breakdowns during critical operations. You will be extremely glad you chose a proper Namco gearbox repair