Volvo Penta ground / anode wires

[xanthras]

Hi All, I have a 2005 year Volvo Penta DP drive, as I am prepping for launch I am seeing some stainless steel wires that appear to be a bonding wire of sorts. Maybe for grounding or linking anodes? I am seeing there is about an 8" length dangling that is not connected to anything. Can any of you guys direct me to where they go? Or maybe a pic of one?

Thanks!

 

[BRICH1260]

If I remember right on mine, two will terminate under the stainless bellows clamps and the backside of the pivot housing.

 

[alldodge]

Without a pic I'm guessing but in most cases its the bonding wire that goes from the bell housing to the drive, or gimbal ring.

The drive usually has a screw located near the wire location that must be removed to pull the drive. Many remove the screw and never put it balc

 

[Horigan]

Also a wire goes to the front end of each trim actuator. Could be one of those.

 

[xanthras]

So I believe I found the answer. Though a bit too late. There is two flat clips on these wires, and it goes under the clamp on the bellows from one side to the other. Bridging the rubber I assume. I had cut off the extra by this time. Must help with bonding of the outdrive.

Mine has new anodes on both sides, and sits in freshwater (not a marina) so I am thinking I should be good. Anodes should tell the story at the end of the year!

 

[Horigan]

Next time you change the bellows replace the clamps and bonding straps. Those wires are intended to protect the clamps.