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 to be worked on cause the engine would idle fine, but would die out at about 2,000 rpm or so. I am having a problem cause i can not see what kind of outdrive i have. Can someone tell me what kind of outdrive i have and point me in the right direction to what to look for with the carb. Its a 4 barrel, and the fuel pump works fine. Thanks for all info.
. I have a manual and I am pretty mechanically inclined, with automotive engines, as I see and read upon that these motors share similarities. The bellows at the bottom are not torn, the ring that is around them seem to be loose and the bellows dried out and worn. I saw some on ebay that where not that expensive, but I dont know if they will work, just hope so. So the bearing and seals on the driveshaft need to be replaced? Is this where the noise must be coming from? The motor had been rebuilt and has less that 40hrs on it. Do you happen to know the name of these bearings and how do I go about making sure that this is the problem? Not second guessing your statement, just want to make sure and know what to look for before everything goes back in. I Really Thank Everyone For Their Replies. Like I said, its my first time and you guys are already making me feel comfortable. Hopefully I can finish this within a week and be out on the water.