Hi all,
looking for help with my 2004 sx-m paired with a 4.3 gxi. I just bought this with 180 hours on it...and soon had issues were it would rev high and clunk when shifting into forward. Reverse works fine. I verified the shift cable is moving the selector on the outdrive, and even adjusted it to where it fully buries the shift selector cam in the forward position...as it had a tiny bit more it could go. I also changed the oil for volvo synthetic. Rpms are around 750...and I don't see that as an issue since reverse grabs perfect. It has gotten worse very quickly..to the point where I can't use the boat. If i am under load and I back off the throttle but stay in gear, it now loses connection and slips. I never dreamed a volvo with 180 hours would have a bad cone clutch but I am convinced at this point.
I've briefly looked into this and feel my best option is a used upper...but im having trouble finding the sxm in a 1.6 ratio for under 1500. The rebuild cost is unbelievable....from what I understand there are special tools and shimming involved when replacing clutch. I've heard of shimming the shift arm and also lapping the cones..but heard that is just buying time. I'm very disappointed with the whole ordeal and was looking for some suggestions and recommendations.
looking for help with my 2004 sx-m paired with a 4.3 gxi. I just bought this with 180 hours on it...and soon had issues were it would rev high and clunk when shifting into forward. Reverse works fine. I verified the shift cable is moving the selector on the outdrive, and even adjusted it to where it fully buries the shift selector cam in the forward position...as it had a tiny bit more it could go. I also changed the oil for volvo synthetic. Rpms are around 750...and I don't see that as an issue since reverse grabs perfect. It has gotten worse very quickly..to the point where I can't use the boat. If i am under load and I back off the throttle but stay in gear, it now loses connection and slips. I never dreamed a volvo with 180 hours would have a bad cone clutch but I am convinced at this point.
I've briefly looked into this and feel my best option is a used upper...but im having trouble finding the sxm in a 1.6 ratio for under 1500. The rebuild cost is unbelievable....from what I understand there are special tools and shimming involved when replacing clutch. I've heard of shimming the shift arm and also lapping the cones..but heard that is just buying time. I'm very disappointed with the whole ordeal and was looking for some suggestions and recommendations.