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Hi Sterndrive, I know it's been 12 years since this post on thread but still..thanks for the info!
Not too many places for info on these drives. I didn't think about them backflowing like that!
Hope you're still at it, we need you.
Kevin
Thx for replies. So why would you think Volvo, would deny ever producing them? The engine was a runner, very strong and dependable. As my first boat I thot that's how they all were. Just fun, no problems...
Volvo Penta having a different approach to engine oil, gear oil etc....doesn't really surprise me. Why?
Needing parts for my 81 Hondo sporting a 70hp "Volvo Penta" Outboard. I ended up calling Volvo for part info. which to my surprise, informed me what I meant was an Inboard/Outboard as Volvo...
Thanks for your quick reply as Kenny
I know enough to use iboats as I've had outboards before. But on this forum all I could find on the outdrive was that there wasn't a Chrysler 270,(pic)but now I understand the confusion.... kinda.
Any info,best place for info etc... on this out drive would be...
Hello to all. I have a couple of questions (info) I can't seem to find the answer to. Tho not a total stranger to boating,the i/o is new. Mechanically the engine itself is no problem, in a car people ask me questions about it! But a boat? Well here I am.
With so many variables in the...
