How to change from Left hand prop to Right hand Prop

stubbylong

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1984 Volvo Penta AQ125A 270 currently is set up for Left Hand prop but has a right and prop on it. How easy is it to just change it so I can use the right hand prop?
 

Maclin

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The shift cable out on the drive can be moved to the other end of the arm that pivots in the drive. This is from memory, but there is a cover out on the back side of the drive, just one or 2 screws, it is meant to come off. You should be able to see what I am trying to reference. Volvo drives run the same in either direction, one of their good features.
 

stubbylong

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I was able to replace the arm on the back of the drive to the other side. But I don't know what or how to do the trim tab setting??
 

PatinIdaho

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See the part circled in red. It swivels after loosening a bolt on top. Move it so it is pointing about the same amount off center the other direction.
 

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