AQ190A / 280 OD upper case re-assembly question

OlyO

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I'm in the process of putting together my upper case after repairing the u-joints and inspecting gears, bearings, etc.
I'm looking at the steel housing for the bearing box and notice that the bearing race for the drive gear end of the housing doesn't look like it is completely seated all the way down. There seems to be a thin metal ring in the area between the backside of the bearing race and where it looks like the race should seat into. This my first time working on 280's so I'm not sure if the race should be seated deeper or if this gap is suppose to be there and the metal ring I see is actually the oil defector ring (ref. P/N 16 on VP schematic).
 

OlyO

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Also, When I removed the u joint bellows I found a formed wire support inside of the bellows (see attached). When my replacement Volvo bellows came it did not have a wire support and I cannot find it referenced as a part in the schematic for my Volvo setup.

Has anyone ever seen and/or used this wire support in their bellows?
 

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OlyO

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DonS,

With your vast knowledge of Volvo 280 O/Ds could you please let me know if you have ever seen the wire bellows support I've pictured and whether this is something I should be putting back into my new bellows.
Also, could you please let me know how the Oil Deflector part in the upper gear case double bearing housing works and where it is typically installed.

Thank you
 

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OlyO - there are not as many people who know about the Volvo outdrives... but give it a little time and perhaps someone will give an answer. Just so you know - DonS is no longer with us - he passed away. He is sorely missed!

Have you looked at the manual? Here it is online.
 
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OlyO

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Fishermark,
Sorry to hear about Don S. I had been reading a lot of his postings in the past few days and his knowledge of Volvo Penta hardware was very evident. I was hopeful to benefit from his wisdom. He will be missed, sorry again to hear of his passing and thanks for letting me know.
 

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Back to your questions... on the bellows - most, if not all of the u joint bellows I have ever seen all have the wire you mention. BUT - I only recently purchased my first boat with a Volvo set up. Most of my experience comes from Mercruiser. Where did you get your bellows? And what brand is it?
 
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