IN-BOARD DRIVE

[gtaylor]

I NEED HELP, I JUST BOUGHT A BOAT WITH A VOLVO PENTA IN-BOARD. I NEED SOME HELP UNDERSTANDING WHAT MAKES THE TRANSMISSION WORK, WHAT TYPE MAINT. NEEDS TO BE DONE TO IT AND THE STUFFING BOX AREA. ALSO I HAVE A WHINE AT LOW SPEED FROM THE STUFFING BOX. IS THAT NORMAL? ALSO IS THERE ANTY BUSHINGS / BRGS. ON THE DRIVE/PROP SHAFT? I HAVE SOME SIDE PLAY WHERE THE SHAFT ENTERS THE HULL. ... I NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING THIS STUFF.. I AM A CAR GUY NEW TO BOATS. HELP WOULD BE APRECEATED. PLEASE RESPOND DIRECTLY TO MY E-MAIL gtaylor@neit.com. THANKS

 

[Trent]

Re: IN-BOARD DRIVE

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[Mikedg]

Re: IN-BOARD DRIVE

gtaylor:<br /><br />Can you provide more specifics on the transmission itself? Make, model, straight or V-drive. With this additional information you should be able to get some advice on care and feeding of the transmission.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: IN-BOARD DRIVE

There should be no play in the propshaft.. Should be rock solid... There is a bearing (cutless bearing) in the strut.. It's a vulcanized rubber insert inside of a sleeve press fit into the strut..