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Not sure if this is a question or a rant. Over 2 years ago I had a brand new manifold fail taking out my motor. I used Osco risers and manifolds but this time I used a GLM because the dealer did not have my manifold in Osco. Shortly there after I had an issue with the motor. When I pulled the...
Hello, I have a 5.7 GM vortec motor attached to a volvo 290 outdrive. I had replaced the starboard side manifold and riser because it was allowing water into the motor. I had both sides presure tested and the port side passed so I kept it and reinstalled it. 14 hours later it is (port side)...
I was told by the previous owner that he always used 30wt oil in his outdrive. I read in the book to use GL-5 synthetic gear oil. I have no problems with the outdrive. Should I switch back to factory specs? Also I have 75 W 90 gear oil that is not synthetic would that be ok to use? Thanks
With everything else that I'm doing, while the motor is out, I am replacing the ujoints on my driveshaft. They feel good but I am going to do it anyways. I stopped and picked some up at a wholesale truck and equipment store I frequent often. They came with a grease fitting. My old ones did not...
I need to replace my bell housing for my skipjack. I thought all along I have a 280. How can I tell for sure? I see no numbers on the outdrive itself. Thanks Doug
