volvo penta outdrive

[magnumexpress]

Hi my name is Bob ,can anyone tell me what the second hole in the very bottom housing next to the gear oil drain plug is for ? As I was winterizing the unit I saw lots of anti freeze coming out of this hole so I pushed my finger on the hole so not to waste the antifreeze as it looked like it was just pouring out freely like it was a by-pass or something of the sort. I didnt see the hole I just felt it.Its a light blue volvo penta 280 outdrive , Im not sure of the year I think its a 1985 . Thanks , hope someone can help. Bob

 

[mattb1974]

Re: volvo penta outdrive

I believe the hole you're talking about is just a sea water drain hole. Im no VP expert, but if im wrong im sure one of the gurus will correct me.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: volvo penta outdrive

That would be normal for it to exit that hole. That's the same hole you need to plug when you run the drives on the muffs.

 

[magnumexpress]

Re: volvo penta outdrive

Hey thanks for the feedback bruceb58 and mattb1974 your answers are just what I wanted to hear and its what I thought , but I wanted a second and third opinion. Thanks again . Bob . Oh I almost forgot , after plugging it to run antifreeze through should I take the plug back out and let it drain or leave it in to hold antifreeze ? My answer could be both . as antifreeze wouldnt hurt to leave it in on the other hand air wont freeze either if I let the antifreeze run out. Thanks