2012 volvo penta , sterndrive shaft sease on flywheel (damper ? )

[Bob999333]

Good easter everybody,im new on the site and I like to know if someone had a solution for that problem.I cut already the joint so I have the shaft directly on my face and I removed the gimbald bearing.Thanks in advance

 

[kenny nunez]

I have encountered this a few times on Mercruisers and the set up is almost identical.
The only way it can be removed is pretty nasty. I had to use a cutting torch to cut the shaft right behind the engine then pull the engine and replace the coupler and shaft along with everything that that may have been trashed in the process.
I had the torch and my helper a garden hose
Since the bearing is removed you might be able to pull the engine forward enough to clear the inside mounting bracket or have enough room to use an abrasive cutting wheel to cut the shaft close to the engine
Or if you are lucky enough to pull the engine forward remove the adapter housing which will give room th unbolt the drive coupling from the flywheel. Good luck.

 

[Bob999333]

Thank you very much Kenny, I really appreciate you answer.:mad-new:

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...... This sounds like a pretty expensive lack of Maintenance,......

That shaft is Supposed to be slathered with grease, Every year,.....

 

[muc]

To cut a shaft like this in a boat.
Supply water to engine and start it.
While shaft is spinning, hold a hacksaw blade against shaft.
Much safer than a cutting torch or whiz wheel.

 

[Bob999333]

Thanks for the tips Muc