Hank
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- '91 EB
I know that this is a bit of a stretch but are there any boat mechanics out there?
I have a boat with a 99 3.0 Volvo SX sterndrive and need to lube the gimble bearing. She is out of warranty and I want to handle all the maintenance myself. According to the drive manual the outdrive must be removed. Of course no instructions are included.
I have searched everywhere for a manual but Clymer and Chilton/Seloc only go as recent as 1996. Several sources have indicated that there are enough changes where I would be wasting my money on a manual for the 96. I have contacted Volvo Penta directly and they only offer the complete shop/dealer manual set for +500.00.
My concern is that I an receiving mixed information about how to remove and reinstall the drive. Some say alignment is required, some say make sure you have it in forward gear, others say you have to have it in reverse?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. The water is getting warm and my boat lift was finished last week.
Thanks
hg
I have a boat with a 99 3.0 Volvo SX sterndrive and need to lube the gimble bearing. She is out of warranty and I want to handle all the maintenance myself. According to the drive manual the outdrive must be removed. Of course no instructions are included.
I have searched everywhere for a manual but Clymer and Chilton/Seloc only go as recent as 1996. Several sources have indicated that there are enough changes where I would be wasting my money on a manual for the 96. I have contacted Volvo Penta directly and they only offer the complete shop/dealer manual set for +500.00.
My concern is that I an receiving mixed information about how to remove and reinstall the drive. Some say alignment is required, some say make sure you have it in forward gear, others say you have to have it in reverse?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. The water is getting warm and my boat lift was finished last week.
Thanks
hg