Outdrive shakes when tilted up

bcomer

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1996 Volvo Penta 5.0 with Duo Drive

When drive is in neutral and tilted up about 1/2 way the drive will begin to shake back and forth violenty at times. The steering wheel will turn almost a 1/2 turn in both directions--that is how much it shakes.

The drive work great otherwise and does not do this when in gear. The drive and engine were rebuilt this year but the problem is still there.

Is there something in the steering that can cause this to happen? There are hydralic pistons on the outdrive which I thik are part of the power steering system--can they be weak or worn out and not holding drive in position properly when boat is not in gear?
 

Don S

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Re: Outdrive shakes when tilted up

Why are you starting a new thread, you already have a thread down a little ways on the same subject. You never did answer what kind of drive you had
 

bcomer

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Re: Outdrive shakes when tilted up

Sorry about missing the question.

It is a SX model Duo Prop drive.
 
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