1.   Eight cranks were spaced so that the crew could sit along the length of the boat and drive the propeller shaft.

2.   It was very hot and noisy because we were apparently over the propeller shaft or whatever.

3.   On the way to the starting line, a problem developed in the propeller shaft and Buchan was ready to pull out of the race.

4.   Spicer, which makes automobile transmissions, axles, propeller shafts and gears, is a joint venture between Dana Corp. and Desc.

5.   Where power went to the rear propeller shaft in the old model via silicone, hydraulic pumps and fluid accomplish the power shift now.

6.   In addition, the destroyer HMCS Athabaskan reported increased torque on its propeller shaft, suggesting it too had snagged gear.