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JphIII
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 most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/performce I'm looking into buying a used 36PD and was curious as to what yall feel was the best year/configuration would be given the various generations of lower ends, changes with Briggs powerhead, electric vs. hydraulic reverse, etc. IE: if you were to go back and buy a used carbureted PD what year/generation would you be looking for if reliability and not getting stuck were your main concerns?
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BlueShamu
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Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:13 pm
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Location: D'town, LA
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor 2012....I know of one about to be for sale.....set up on a CC rig. 
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brickgw
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor If I were to do it again I would avoid the gen 3 lower unless you run alot of veg. Seems like the only folks who cared for the gen 3 gearing liked it for heavy vegetation.
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WhoDat88
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Location: Thibodaux, La
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor
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WhoDat88
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor
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wade_660
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor I like a gen 2 best besides the fact that the shafts snap like twigs and the props are hard to take off.
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banded-mallard
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor 2007 gen 2 oil filled lower, which I believe was the fastest gear ratio lower. Mine still runs like a top, although different powerhead.
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BlueShamu
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Location: D'town, LA
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor
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MaXXis85
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Location: Tarkington, TX
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor The Pro Drive frame itself id pretty darn reliable from Gen2 to current. Gen 3 is sloe from large 2:1 ratio. I know Tbubba has a Gen 4 EFI briggs for sale with headwork installed. Good motor right there.
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CypressCritter
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Location: Jefferson TX
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor
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BlueShamu
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Re: most desirable year of PD in terms of reliability/perfor
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