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I feel like I am not getting the correct cruise and top end out of my engine/drive. I always assumed I had a 1.95 ratio on my outdrive....
Basically I want to know for sure so I can eliminate that variable in the equation .....
Is there an easy way to find this...
Anyway, I would assume my WOT is supposed to be 4600 on this engine (89-93) right? .....correct me if I am wrong.
I cannot really get more than 4000-4100 and top out at about 30 knots -- slow but Im ok with it
I have the B4 Aluminum duoprop
Am I losing anything with this prop?
Do I really have to buy a pump?
is there an easy way?
I assume the drive must be down...... couldnt I remove the top plug to pressurize and then fill in the upper unit fill screw?
I have heard it takes forever...but want to double check on this before I mess it up....
Ok.... decided to start a new thread as I start the service on this DP-? (A or B) volvo outdrive.
I know many of you veterans can do this stuff in your sleep, but being new to I/O's I would really appreciate your patience as I do this and ask questions. This is the best forum I have found on...
Hi guys,
Recently took the boat out and noticed a fair amount of water in the bilge.... yes...saltwater....
Ok I found Dons nice write up on how to easily change the UJ bellows via upper unit. Will be doing that shortly since i think i have a leak
but another question I have is the...
Hey guys,
Can you all take a look at this.....
Volvo outdrive 290A -- Steering issue - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum
There is no way on God's Green Earth I am going to type the whole thing out again....
the bottom line questions after all troubleshooting is the following:
1)...
Hello,
First post here, and let me say that I have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the expertise here about the volvo engines/outdrives. I have used the resource several times.
Ok so basically here is the problem.
I recently purchased an older 250 sportsman circa 1990 with a penta 570 and...