Volvo 270/280 ???

[RetNav]

My fishing buddy has a 270 outdrive on his boat.<br />He has acquired a 280 and has been asking me what the difference is between the two. I told him to look on the back of my boat and that would give him the same answer as I could. (My boat has twin 200 evinrudes) <br /><br />My question to the experts on this forum is basically, what is the difference between these two outdrives?

 

[klopfelter]

Re: Volvo 270/280 ???

The only difference I know is the 280 has tilt and trim, but I am sure there are others

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: Volvo 270/280 ???

Most 280’s do, some don't (trim). Just a model upgrade as far as I know. When they changed the casing (adding trim mounts) they gave it a new model number. Be careful Volvo’s have a bunch of gear ratios. Make sure they match.

 

[RetNav]

Re: Volvo 270/280 ???

I appreciate the response. I found a site that had a breakdown of both units/with part numbers and for the most part the numbers are the same.

 

[Peter J Fraser]

Re: Volvo 270/280 ???

270's exhaust through the fin. 280's exhaust out of the end of the anticavitation plate.<br />Both models had option of electric tilt only or hyd trim / tilt<br /><br />Regards<br /><br /><br />Peter

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Volvo 270/280 ???

Majority of parts are interchangable. Hydraulic trim was available for the 270 & 280 but very rare to find now.<br /><br />As Peter said, exhaust on the 280 exits through the anti-vent plate. The anti-vent plate on the 280 also has oil ports built in for outdrive oil cooling.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[RetNav]

Re: Volvo 270/280 ???

Thanks for the info. I'll pass it on to my fishing buddy.