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08.06.2021 14:08:42
15) fish the new the hydraulic lines through the outdrive just the way you pulled the new cover assembly out of the bag. It comes with new Allen bolts secured with nuts, leave these installed until later. [links]
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15) fish the new the hydraulic lines through the outdrive just the way you pulled the new cover assembly out of the bag. It comes with new Allen bolts secured with nuts, leave these installed until later. [links]
12) 10 mm socket and remove the 6 retaining bolts from the gimble housing/ transom and set aside to reuse the bolts. [links]
Retainer bolts into trim cylinders 7Nm
It clearly didn't work for me, but I also left access to the set screw.
I ended up calling Volvo penta consumer relations and nicely expressed my dissatisfaction with them on this widely known issue that they weren't recalling their faulty POS pump covers. Long story short, They helped me by sending me the cover kit no charge. I will give them kudos for willing to work with me and fix the bad cover, and we're very pleasant to talk with. Once again, talk to them respectfully and they may help others out too, no need to scream and hollar.
Re: How-to: Volvo Penta SX-A/DPS Trim pump replacement. more
Re: Drive leaks down, trim system does not hold pressure-Model 290, PowerTrim EARLIER here
edit - just to clarify - I have outdrive model Volvo DP-290a. They year I believe is 1990. The engine is V8 5.7L Volvo around year 2000 on new block. And my symptom is drive leaks down quickly with no external leaks (new seals installed) - don't know if it worked properly prior to new seals - was leaking when I purchased the boat. Drive will not trim up when under load at planing speed - though the electric motor does engage (I can see voltage meter go down but trim angle does not change on gauge) - i.e. works when not under load / at idle but sinks down quickly and the internal leak / bypass is such that it won't trim up at all under load at speed. It will trim up in forward at slow speed but sinks quickly all the way down within a few seconds.
Re: Drive leaks down, trim system does not hold pressure-Model 290, PowerTrim EARLIER more
At any rate -
a) you get plugs out by running the pump. Use a punch to gently drive the plugs in 1/16" and then remove snap rings. run the pump and one side or other will come flying out. sometimes with spectacular results. I had one fly clear across the shop and make a resounding smack on other wall. Be careful not to lose snap rings. They need to be SS and cost $1ea in bulk. I've never seen them available for onsey-twosey purchasing. You may not need $25 worth of snap ring inventory.
b) the only successful instances of home repair I've ever seen cannabalized the small oring from a briggs carb kit. Hunt force forums for the thread.
c) the chinese aftermarket valve body is only $90. The aftermarket VB is not up to the same standards as original. It uses super cheap material grades and has shoddy machine tolerances. About 10% of them have leaks and drips from factory. But - they do work. Fixing your original is better. you'll get at least 10 years out of the briggs fix. You'll get maybe 3-5 from the aftermarket. more
Hi There - Saw the Sticky on the bulletin related to "Drive leaks down, trim system does not hold pressure" - Bulletin 44-5-2A. It indicates it applies to "All DP-290 with Power Trim", however the pump in the picture shows the later model and I have the "earlier model" as pictured in the 2 attachments. My system is exhibiting same behavior.
75W 140 Synthetic GL-5 Gear Oil Lubricant is a top-of-the-line product, specifically designed for the new DP-G and DP-C (1.59:1 only) drives. Provides excellent protection against wear at both hight and low temperatures.
Viscosity: NLGI 3 more
Protection fluid for screws and nuts. Permits removal in the normal manner. The protection fluid is effective on lightly oiled surfaces as well as preventing corrosion, leakage, and vibration. [links]
Viscosity: SAE 80W-90
Grade: API GL-5
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