Anyone installed a Volvo Ocean Series drive?

SeaDog17

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Ok guys so this past October I opened this thread and got great advice about
removing my VP Ocean Series drive
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=446270

It's almost officially spring so I am asking again for advice, this time, on putting the drive back on.

I've got many years of wrenching experience on my car but it seems a mistake on a boat could be a tremendous headache and expense.

Here are a few questions I have. Hoping you guys will pitch in and get a newbie started on the installation. Looking to install it in about 2 weeks from now.


1) which end of the bellows goes on first? drive end or bell housing end?
2) seal the bellows using gasket cement in addition to the clamps provided?
3) what grease should I use to coat the drive shaft pieces (pieces that connect to universal joints)
4) Also what kind of grease to put on splines of the drive shaft
5) Should the surface of the gimbal bearing get grease too? Liberal amounts or not?

Thanks guys. Would greatly appreciate any advice
 

SeaDog17

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Re: Anyone installed a Volvo Ocean Series drive?

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Anyone? No one here has installed a drive? ;D
 

Don S

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Re: Anyone installed a Volvo Ocean Series drive?

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Anyone? No one here has installed a drive? ;D

I did years ago, I do recall it was a real pain, but I don't remember any details.
 
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