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    First Time Out Ater Repairs & Problems

    Hello, I have a 88 baretta, 5.7 with a 280VP. I recently replaced the intermediate shaft bearings and bellows.Took her out for a test drive tonight, and everything went fine except little problems. My shift cable is sticking and when put into gear, the gears are slamming. Think that it may be...
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    Greasing Shaft Bearings?

    Hello, I have a 5.7L with a 280vp. I have just about finished my boat. I have replaced the intermediate shaft bearings. I need to now load my bearings with grease, and I was trying to find out how much grease do I need to put in with the grease gun, and how will I know that I have enough? I am...
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    5.7 with 280 vp gear oil?

    My drive has gear oil in it when i started to drainit, but i have been told that it should have engine oil in it instead. Should i remove the gear oil and replace with engine oil. Going in salt water in Fl. What weight should i use if i am to stay with gear oil. Thanks
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    Seal Question.

    Hello, I have a 1988 beretta ss with a 5.7l and a 280vp. I was in the process of changing out my intermediate shaft bearings and I removed the bellhousing to do so. I ordered the bearings and the 2 seals 958860. I got ran into a problem with one of the seals. The seal on the U-joint side does...
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    Water Resistant Grease?

    I just replaced my bearings and i am trying to find the best grease to use. I have heard someone says its best to use what was already there but i dont know what kind it is. All i can say is that it is caramel color. Can someone give me some brand names or can possibly tell me what kind i may...
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    Bearings in Bellhousing

    Hello, i am stuck after removing my engine and the bellhousing. I need to know how do i remove the bearings inside the bellhousing. I can see the rubber lip the bearrings seat into which may be the seal, but dont know where to go from here. I have heard that there are snap rings in place as...
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    5.7 liter engine removal

    Hello, im in the process of removing my engine, and i need to know how do i remove the y-pipe? Is it connected to the bellhousing? My manual only covers the 4 cyl engine. Does the y-pipe even have to be removed or can it come out with the engine? Thanks.
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    Upper Gear Box Lifted, But Wont Come Off

    I have been following Don's instruction on how to remove the upper gear box off, and I have the gear box lifted and turned as instructed, but I cannot pull it off. I removed the 2 allen bolts, then the 2 screws that are on the side and I disconnected the pin, then lifted the gear box sideways...
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    Intermediate Shaft Play

    Hello, I just bought a Volvo 280 Stern Drive and it is supposed to be rebuilt. On the end where the bellhousing is that goes to the motor, there is shaft play from side to side when I move it with my hand. When I spin it, I cannot tell if it is moving side to side, but when I move it with my...
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    Steering Helmet Wont Move Foward

    Hello, I have a Volvo Penta 280 Drive, and my steering helmet wont move forward after removing the 2 allen bolts. I have the manual and all it for me to remove the 2 bolts and move the helmet forward. Can someone point me in the right direction on what is needed for me to do.
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    Bellhousing, Transom Plate, and Outdrive Shipping Weight?

    Deos any one know the weight of a 10 spline bellhousing in pounds (lbs), and transom plate? Also the weight of a complete volvo penta 280 outdrive? Trying to have parts shipped and need this in a hurry if someone knows. I have been searching all around and still have not found anything. Thanks.
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    1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

    I have 1988 baretta that i bought with a 350 engine and a volvo penta outdrive. This is my first boat actually. I was told when i bought the boat that the gimbal bearings will need to be replaced cause they are making a noise, and the bellows were bad on the outdrive, and that the carb will need...
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