1991 Chaparral with Volvo-Penta 431A-DP (4.3L Duoprop)
I need to confirm that this engine/outdrive does not have any means of engine alignment due to there not being a gimbal bearing like the later I/O?s and other manufacturers. It seems to have a flexible plate somewhat like the flex-plate between a car engine and automatic transmission torque converter.
See this link:
http://www.volvopentastore.com/CONN...*****.643363086--store_id.366--view_id.314305
and this link, item 22:
http://www.volvopentastore.com/CRAN...*****.504071515--store_id.366--view_id.314333
I need to repair the motor mount platform by just removing the motor mount and bracket on one side at a time while supporting the engine from the top with a chain hoist and the bottom with some 2x6?s under the pan. The bell housing appears to be directly bolted to the out drive by a clamping ring (#72 in the first link). Therefore it appears to be a non-movable connection to the outdrive?
Comments? Anyone really been there on this era system?
Thanks for the help,
Steve
I need to confirm that this engine/outdrive does not have any means of engine alignment due to there not being a gimbal bearing like the later I/O?s and other manufacturers. It seems to have a flexible plate somewhat like the flex-plate between a car engine and automatic transmission torque converter.
See this link:
http://www.volvopentastore.com/CONN...*****.643363086--store_id.366--view_id.314305
and this link, item 22:
http://www.volvopentastore.com/CRAN...*****.504071515--store_id.366--view_id.314333
I need to repair the motor mount platform by just removing the motor mount and bracket on one side at a time while supporting the engine from the top with a chain hoist and the bottom with some 2x6?s under the pan. The bell housing appears to be directly bolted to the out drive by a clamping ring (#72 in the first link). Therefore it appears to be a non-movable connection to the outdrive?
Comments? Anyone really been there on this era system?
Thanks for the help,
Steve