VP DuoProp 290A water inlet question

[Scott Danforth]

Hey Don.....

back flushed the water inlet hose last night because I sucked a bunch of sand, crushed shells and small pebbles up and fouled the HX and exhaust manifolds on Sunday.

When back flushing the water inlet, If I put my hand over the inlet grates and the hole in the nose of the outdrive leg, water would spray out of the area below the h-frame. I think around o-ring #64

http://www.volvopentastore.com/mall/image/view/7/6/8855_1.png

is this normal, or am I looking at pulling the drive soon to repair?

Please advise.

 

[Don S]

Re: VP DuoProp 290A water inlet question

Yes, it's not designed to hold pressure, and when turning, the pivot shaft (23 in your link) slides on the seal.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: VP DuoProp 290A water inlet question

Thanks Don. If your ever in Florida, I owe you a beer or two.