1988 TRANSOM REMOVAL

[SavinRaven]

there is no gimble bearing in a Volvo Penta AQ series drives

This is interesting now doing research on the AQ series drives. Never seen this type of setup before..

 

[Scott Danforth]

This is interesting now doing research on the AQ series drives. Never seen this type of setup before..

the AQ series drive are nearly bulletproof and extremely simple drives.

 

[SavinRaven]

the AQ series drive are nearly bulletproof and extremely simple drives.

I often questioned why the gimbal bearing was there to begin with I've only ever toyed with merc stuff. But this setup does seem pretty simple. Still looks pretty costly to for as outdated as it is.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I often questioned why the gimbal bearing was there to begin with I've only ever toyed with merc stuff. But this setup does seem pretty simple. Still looks pretty costly to for as outdated as it is.

keep in mind there is a PDS shaft with two bearings to support the splined PDS shaft from the drive plate to the u-joints. it does what a gimbal bearing does (support the shaft just in front of the u-joints), however sits in a machined housing. because of the PDS shaft there is no annual alignment as the drive and motor are always aligned. as for cost, that is subjective.

 

[Wlrdlr1]

THANKS for all the help !! Are the motor mounts on the side like on automotive engines ? It,s raining here. I will let you know how the motor removal goes. Gonna be a chore ,it,s high up there.

 

[SavinRaven]

Depends on setup I'm not entirely familiar with Volvo but on Merc. You have mounts that attach to transom assembly bracket that connects to gimbal housing where you pulled those 6 bolts from probably (in the back) and then towards the front of the boat you have some that go into the stringer platform. (typically just one bolt.)

 

[SavinRaven]

THANKS for all the help !! Are the motor mounts on the side like on automotive engines ? It,s raining here. I will let you know how the motor removal goes. Gonna be a chore ,it,s high up there.

to be completely honest if you are comfortable disconnecting everything/reconnecting everything and the trailer is easily moved you can take it to a marina and have them pull the engine and put it on a pallet for probably 50-100$ this is the route I went. They have the crane and everything a lot less risky when you have the correct equipment to pull it. Some of these guys rigging things to trees and such but it just sketches me out.

 

[Wlrdlr1]

Well it,s out !! Thanks for all of the help !! Had to run a winch line to the arch,thru a snatchblock to lift it.

 

[stang32]

you lifter the engine from the arch?

 

[Wlrdlr1]

Yes-boat,s junk

 

[stang32]

your lucky the arch didnt snap and the chain come crashing down on you

 

[Wlrdlr1]

If you look close you can see a wood 4x4 on top of it for support.