Volvo Penta 275

[Paulz01]

Just bout my first boat today. It is a 1987 Bayliner Caprice 195. It has a Volvo Penta 275. Is there anything good or bad that I should know about this set up?
Is there anything that I should do or replace before putting it in the water? The boat hasnt been used in the past year.

 

[Martinique]

Re: Volvo Penta 275

You should replace the boat.

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo Penta 275

You should replace the boat.

Nice start for a newbe, Does that make you feel better smart azz?

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo Penta 275

Paulz01

Unless you know the maintenance history on the engine and drive, I would suggest, oil and filter change, complete tuneup (including compression test), fuel filters, change the impeller on the raw water pump, change the gear lube in the drive, check the ujoint bellows for water, lube all zirks, make sure the battery and connections are all in good conditions, and make sure the bilge pump, blower, and nav lights work, Then go for a test run.

 

[Paulz01]

Re: Volvo Penta 275

Thanks Don,

What are the zirks?

 

[sickwilly]

Re: Volvo Penta 275

grease fittings, you snap your grease gun onto them and pump grease through them.

Keep reading here and by boating season you will be ready to enjoy your new boat.

Congratulations on joining the boating club!

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo Penta 275

What is the model number of your motor? that is how you find info for your drive.
Once you find the model number, go to the link below and download a free owners manual from Volvo.

http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/global/en-gb/marineengines/operators_manual/operators_manual.htm

 

[Robj]

Re: Volvo Penta 275

If that has a small 4 banger Volvo engine you may want to look into when the timing belt was changed. I would also change the bellows and this will give you an opportunity to check the U joints and the bearing and seal in the bellhousing.

I would also go over the boat and make sure there is no rott. Check the floor, and transom to make sure they are solid. If it has a ski locker it may also allow you to take a look at the stringers and bulkhead.

Have a great day,

Rob.

 

[bekosh]

Re: Volvo Penta 275

Make sure you use the correct type of gear lube in the outdrive. Some, if not all, of the older 270's used regular 30W motor oil, NOT the 90W gear lube. Running the thick 90W instead of the thinner 30W can starve the upper bearings of lubricant, especially in cold water/weather.