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I have single prop drives with 2.15:1 ratio for AQ131C engines. What is the length of the hub for "short" hub props? What is the length for "long" hub props?
I have twin SP drives with power trim on a 1989 houseboat and will be removing the drives to replace the trim cylinders. While the drives are off I am considering replacing the u-joints as well - as insurance since I hope to not pull the boat out of the water again anytime soon.
The Volvo drive...
I have twin 1989 SP-CD drives and bought 2 exhaust bellow kits in 2 different ebay auctions. Both advertised the part number as 876631 which I believe to be the correct part number for my drives.
I received the 2 packages this week, one in the Volvo carton and the other repackaged. One bellow...
I'm planning to remove port engine starter to have it checked out since there were a few occasions last season that the bendix drive (I'm sure the Swedes call it something else) didn't engage the flywheel. Electrical connections are clean and tight, and battery is good.
In your experience, are...
I have a 1989 houseboat with 2 AQ131C engines and SP-C outdrives (decals are "SP CD"; verified with boat manufacturer that starboard outdrive serial number is original, port is not). They have hydraulic trim and reverse tilt inhibit. One of the starboard outdrive trim cylinders is broken at...
