I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0 with SX-M drive. I stripped out one of the pivot housing threads removing it. Is there a fix for this or do I have to
replace the housing?
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I have a 2000 Volvo SX drive, One of the bolts that holds my gimbel housing is partially stripped.
It threads in ok, but will not tighten up. Anyone have any fixes for this? Or am I looking at a new housing?
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I just got done aligning my 2000 SX drive, with a 5.0 Gi engine.
My motor mounts are adjusted all the way down and cannot go any further.
At this time my drive is aligned properly, but if I ever have to adjust it down again, I'm in trouble
Does this mean it's for new motor mounts??
Hi guys,
I just installed a new gimbel bearing in my 2000 SX drive. I marked the grease hole and when I seated it,
it is slightly off, like a 16th of an inch. I pumped grease in and it comes out around the outer edge of the bearing race, but not out the inner bearing edge.
Is this...
I'm looking into replacing my u-joints on a 2000 Volvo penta SX-M drive.
Volvo's parts site states you have to buy the complete shaft with yokes and replace as a unit.
Anyone familiar with this drive? Do I have to replace the whole shaft or are the u-joints able to be replaced?
Thanks
I've seen numerous posts on this subject.
I have a 1999 Mercruiser 7.4 MPI, replacing manifolds and risers.
Do I need to put any sealant on either gasket? I read somewhere where
it should be put on the riser gasket, but not the manifold gasket.
Also, should something be put on the mounting...
Does anyone know where I can purchase a trim pump bracket and reservior cap for a Volvo trim pump VOLVO #854346-4 The oildyne model.
I checked Volvo's site and iboats, but I cannot locate.
Any help would be appreciated.
I have a 2000 Volvo SX-M drive. The output shaft seal is leaking as was indicated by gear oil in my drive bellows. I have been reading the volvo manual on this repair and it mentions a pretension crush sleeve between the gears.
Question: Do I have to replace the crush sleeve if I am only...
I'm helping a buddy with a 1986 3.0 Liter Mercruiser w/alpha one drive.
I don't have the serial numbers handy.
My friend diassembled the drive to change the water pump and since re-installing, the boat will not shift into reverse when the outdrive is bolted onto the boat. Off the boat it...
Anyone have any tips or tricks to replacing the sending unit on a 2000 Volvo SX drive.
The clip is buried under the water pickup on the inside and it is hard to reach the rubber grommet on the outside without removing the outdrive.
Also, any way to remove the wires from the plug inside the boat...
Hi Guys
2000 Volvo 5.0Gi,
Getting ready to install new exhaust manifolds and risers.
The manual states to torque bolts then run engine up to temp and re-torque.
Do I re-torque while the engine is hot or wait until it cools down?
Also, do I have to re-torque the riser bolts too, or just the...
I have a 5.0 Lt Volvo Gi with SX Drive system.
I was thinking of installing one of those hydrofoils on my outdrive.
Does anyone have any experience with this.
The manufacturers claim better fule economy, holeshot, etc.
thanks for your input
I have a 2000 Larsen Cabrio 220 with a 5.0 Gi and SX Drive
I was thinking about changing to a DPS drive as I heard the hole shot & performance was better.
The boat presently does around 45-46 MPH. Is this a worthwhile venture?
Can it simply be swapped out with a DPS drive or is there others...
