1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

[Don S]

Re: 1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

It is a Seloc manual (011-X) 3600.

Was afraid of that. Aftermarket manuals usually skimp on needed information, and rank high on mistakes. Here's a link to the OEM manual you can download.
http://www.4shared.com/file/48536730/fa3b3311/280_to_DP-C_Drive_manual.html

As said before, I have never started up this boat, will it be safe to see how it sounds to confirm what the previous owner stated?

I wouldn't start it. Right now, we know the bellows is off. The chances are VERY good the bearings in the bellhousing could be froze up and rusty. If you start the engine and those bearing sieze, you stand a very good chance of destroying the flywheel cover. You don't want to know what those cost to replace. (there is a comma in the dollar's). Then there is the problem of what happens if the ujoints are locked up. Too much of a chance to try starting in my opinion. But, I have just one opinion of many. So do what you think is right.

 

[ginyu6869]

Re: 1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

Thanks. Im going to remove the upper gear box and take some pics and post them here.

 

[ginyu6869]

Re: 1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

http://www.volvopentastore.com/Connecting-Components-Aq-Drive-280/dm/*******.691220007--**********.595559708--store_id.366--view_id.327430

#66 and #70 are the bearings, and you need the two seals, #69.

FWIW, I would recommend having the upper gear box resealed by a pro who has experience with the older Volvos. It requires shimming and bearing preload that need to be set properly. I have been quoted 400-500 dollars in the past for this which included new seals and new ujoints. Once the upper has been rebuilt, it will need to be reshimmed to the intermediate which I think you can do yourself, along with the rest of the work.

thanks once again for the part numbers, but does anyone know that the part number is for the u-joint bellow? The one on the site says exhaust bellow kit, and doesn't seem to include both bellows. Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: 1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

The ujoint bellow is in a different section. You don't want the exhaust bellows.
Here is the link with the ujoint bellows. #67

http://www.volvopentastore.com/Uppe...*****.337790609--store_id.366--view_id.327463

 

[90stingray]

Re: 1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

Thanks. With the way that you help others makes the whole process seem easy. I will get started on this right away. I hope that I can find most of these parts on ebay. The only problem that I seem to probably have will be the part numbers for these parts. Hopefully if they are not to old, some of them still will have them visible. I will post pics of the process, as I see will help others with this problem as well. Thanks again to all.

Why do you need to get the parts on ebay? You should be able to order the parts from alocal marine service or an online marine supply. Sounds like you are in for some work or some high repair bills. Hope you got a good deal on your new boat. I've been there though lots of repairs needed on the "new" boat and no experience. But that's what the forums are for. Goodluck!

 

[bnicov]

Re: 1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

If you picked up the boat for a good price, you should be ok in spending a few bucks on parts. Once you get it all fixed up the smile you'll have on your face from going out for a run will make all the headache, heartache and wallet ache fade away. You'll get plenty of help from the guys here on the forum.

 

[ginyu6869]

Re: 1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

Why do you need to get the parts on ebay? You should be able to order the parts from alocal marine service or an online marine supply. Sounds like you are in for some work or some high repair bills. Hope you got a good deal on your new boat. I've been there though lots of repairs needed on the "new" boat and no experience. But that's what the forums are for. Goodluck!

that was an old post my friend. Since then i had been informed that i could purchase from this site with the links provided and most certain withvthe right parts from the help given.

 

[ginyu6869]

Re: 1988 Baretta 350 with volvo penta

The ujoint bellow is in a different section. You don't want the exhaust bellows.
Here is the link with the ujoint bellows. #67

http://www.volvopentastore.com/Uppe...*****.337790609--store_id.366--view_id.327463

Thanks Don. As you see, i decided to pull the engine as instructed.