Volvo SX OutDrive
SX-CT1
Serial # 4112040367
Prod # 3868397
I just performed my winterization this afternoon including removing the outdrive and servicing the U-Joints, checking alignment and lubricating the gimbal bearing.
Anticipating this maintenance in advance I had already ordered a...
Is there an appropriate sealing product to substitute for the "White Sealing Compound For Sterndrives" Volvo part number 1141570. When reinstalling a sterndrive?
This sealing compound is specified in the factory shop manual to be applied to the threads of the six studs when reinstalling the...
1997 3.0 Volvo SX<br />Raw Water Cooled<br />Exclusively Fresh Water Use<br />Purchased Used 2.5 Months Ago<br /><br />Was boating last weekend and temp gauge started to approach 220 degrees at cruising speed. I immediately shut down and trolled back to the ramp. Normally engine runs at...
Went to watch a Milwaukee Airshow last weekend from Lake Michigan. The line didn't seem to be moving very fast at the ramp so I went up to see what the hold up was. It seems that the backstraps on the boat were not removed during launching. The owner didn't know why the boat wouldn't float...
Hello,<br /><br />1997 Volvo SX<br />3.0<br />Delco EST <br /><br />I was wondering if checking/resetting the ignition timing is necessary if replacing a cap and rotor. I have the Clymer manual and the cap for the 3.0 has a squared base so it doesn't appear that it can turn either way to...
I have a mid seventies (serial number starts with 410...) 20 HP merc shortshaft with a mercontrol remote control.<br /><br />The problem that I'm having is when you shift the control lever forward, the engine is placed into reverse and vice versa.<br /><br />The splines are lined up correctly on...
I have a1973 85 HP 4-cyl. mercury. Carbs just gone through, has tons of spark on all 4, has 120 PSI compression on all 4. Won't start even when you spray a shot of fuel through the carbs or down into the cylinder before starting. Timing is set, is this a reed valve problem? Any help will be...
