Volvo Penta Tool Kits for Drives

[Phil*]

Does anyone know specifically which tools are included in the "level 1" service kit PN# 3855955 for the DP-S drive? VP says it has everything needed to disassemble and reassemble the lower unit and reseal. There is another level 2 kit for shimming gears. I'm wondering if the level 1 kit includes any of the drivers and pullers used on bearing races and want to know what I'm getting for $1k. The cost of specialty tools for working on these things just about has me ready to jump ship to a different boat, haha.

 

[Fun Times]

The following appears to be an visual itemized list for 3855955. Not seeing anything for 3856041-3

Evinrude / Johnson Tool # 3855955

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Lower Gearcase — "DP" Dual Prop Service tools (figures 1 thru 13) are available as Service Tool Kit, Part No. 3855955 [1] 3855876 Propeller Remover/Installer [2] 3855877 Spanner [3] 3855919 Propeller Shaft Adapter [4] 3855920 Nut [5] 3855921 Pusher Tip [6] 3855922 Tube [7] 3855923 Driveshaft Puller [8] 3855924 Seal & Bearing Remover [9] 3855925 Seal & Bearing Installer [10] 3855926 Support [11] 3555928 Seal & Bearing Installer [12] 3855930 Pinion Nut Holder [13] 3855932 Fill Adapter Click Here to search for 3855955 on eBay

 

[Scott Danforth]

and the $1k worth of specialty tools doesnt include dial indicators, bearing nut spanners, mics, torque wrenches or hand tools

 

[Phil*]

The following appears to be an visual itemized list for 3855955. Not seeing anything for 3856041-3

Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Phil*]

and the $1k worth of specialty tools doesnt include dial indicators, bearing nut spanners, mics, torque wrenches or hand tools

Very true, but fortuneately I've got a good selection of the "general" tools like that on hand. As a DIY'er the number and cost of specialty VP tools required is getting me to reconsider this brand. Live and learn I guess.

 

[alldodge]

Merc has a lot of costly special tools also. I bought several just to rebuild the lower

 

[Scott Danforth]

agreed, the VP tools are not any more expensive than the Mercruiser tools

 

[Phil*]

Good to know, Makes me feel a little better. I'm not familiar enough with Merc special tools... Just noticed a lot more aftermarket Merc tools so assumed they were a lot cheaper.

 

[alldodge]

Biggest issue with VP parts is the cost of them, Merc is high but VP is higher

 

[Donald0039]

Biggest issue with VP parts is the cost of them, Merc is high but VP is higher

And some need to come from Sweden.

Wait until people price out exhaust manifolds or risers with catalytic converter.