FORUM RULES UPDATED - The forum rules have been updated to continue to provide a friendly and safe environment for our member community. Please take a moment to review the updated rules and our terms of use and privacy policy. Click here for Forum Rules which has links to the 'terms of use' and 'privacy policy'.
In Other News . . .
You will notice a few enchancements to the forums to make your experience better. These include: Email Notifications, Thread Previews, Thread Starter Notation, and Emoji Options on the 'Like' icon. . .
Additionally, the merchant portions of the website have been updated and are now operational. . . . Check out iBoats for all your boating gear.
Can lubricants for Merc be used for Volvo Penta?
I have Sierra Spline grease, Quicksilver U-Joint/Gimbal lubricant, and Quicsilver 2-4-C.
But Volvo Penta recommends Volvo Penta Grease 828250 and Molybdenum Trioxide.
I just bought a 2005 Chaparral 190 SSI with a 3.0 Volvo Penta. Engine GLP-C. Drive SX-M 2.18
What is the correct gimbal bearing # ?
What type of oil to service the drive? and where to buy ?
I just bought a alignment tool from ebay (3851083) and a service manual so I should have less...
OK I just got my drive back together and made a pressure tester thanks to iboats. My question is my gauge only goes to 10 psi is that ok? or should I get a new gauge that goes to 15-16?
I plan on vacuum testing the drive after is that a good thing or bad?
1987 Chaparral 170xl
3.0 GM
Alpha One Gen 1
Please forgive as this is my first boat and drive to work on. I've been reading posts for a couple days and can't seem to find this answer.
I purchased 18-3217 is that the correct impeller kit?
If so I think there are extra parts I have removed...
