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    Crazy upper gearcase bolt

    Guys, I'm disassembling the upper gearcase of a volvo penta SP-A outdrive to replace the gaskets. See 075.jpg. The problem is, I can't get the left hand thread bolt off the top (see 077.jpg). since I can't seem to keep the shaft from turning at the same time. I've tried putting it in a vise...
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    Upper Gearcase Solvent Bath?

    Guys, I appologize in advance if this is a really dumb question. I got some great advice earlier on getting some of the paint off my Volvo Penta SP-A outboard, but as I'm disassembling the upper gearcase to replace gaskets, I'm noticing there's a ton of grime (oil had not been changed in...
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    Penta Outdrive Cleaning/Gasket Replacement

    Hey guys, I've been attempting to do the most a novice can on cleaning up some old outdrives(Volvo penta SP-A and a 285) that were sitting for a long time. I've drained the oil, ordered an upper gasket replacement kits, as well as new bellows and such. My question is: It looks like the...
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    Twin Outdrive Compatibility- Volvo AQ225D

    hello folks! This is my first post ever and I've got a real crazy newbie question. I recently bought a 28ft Bayliner (1985 Contessa) with twin engines (Volvo Penta AQ225D's). The boat has been sitting for a long time (4 years or so) and when we bought it, the previous owner included both...
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