1979 270 volvo penta Noise

[thestoops]

1st time out with this boat. who knows how long since it had been run last. Ran great till end of 3 hr day and when pulling up to dock and then backing off, the outdrive between bell housing and outdrive is is now making a slight knocking noise. When I got home, started boat and was quite until it got warm. Noise goes away when turning steering all the way left or right.<br /><br />Any Idea's?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Darrell

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: 1979 270 volvo penta Noise

easy enough to pull the top box with a few of the right tools. its worth the effort to rule out cross noise or a leaky bellows etc.

 

[JAL51974]

Re: 1979 270 volvo penta Noise

Is the drive popping up when you put it in reverse- these drives tend to do that and make a popping noise or clunk as it doesn't lock down. I am still having that problem with mine!<br />Joe

 

[thestoops]

Re: 1979 270 volvo penta Noise

the noise is more a constant almost bearing sound, kind of a slight knocking and is coming from right between bell housing and outdrive. It does it in and out of gear. I have just replaced the bearings in the area just between lower unit and pivot point, the box the the screw for the steering screws in to.

 

[Don S]

Re: 1979 270 volvo penta Noise

Probably the bearing/bearings in the bellhousing are bad or even the ujoints could be making the noise. They are always turning when the engine is running.