1999 Four Winns 190 Horizon
Engine: Volvo Penta 4.3GL
Drive: Volvo Penta SX
I believe I am having an issue with the clutch on my sterndrive. This issue started as a minor problem in the middle of the season and then slowly progressed. At the end of the season when I was hauling the boat out I had to give it a considerable amount of gas before it would engage the clutch and even then it would really ?slam? into gear. I had a similar issue about three seasons ago. That time the mechanic recommended replacing the clutch cone which ended up costing allot.
I would like to attempt the repair myself. I perform all of the maintenance and repair on the engine myself, but I usually take it to the shop for anything related to the drive. The only maintenance or repairs that I have done on the drive up to now is changing the oil, painting, lube, and replaced both hydraulic cylinders. I recently acquired the shop manual for the drive and would like to take on more challenges. Also, I found a great local shop to get VP parts.
Does this sound like it could be the clutch cone again? If so, how hard is that to replace? Does the entire drive need to be removed or just the lower gearcase assembly?
Could this be anything else besides the clutch cone? Shift cable?
I am winterizing the boat this weekend so luckily I have all off-season to troubleshoot and repair this issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Engine: Volvo Penta 4.3GL
Drive: Volvo Penta SX
I believe I am having an issue with the clutch on my sterndrive. This issue started as a minor problem in the middle of the season and then slowly progressed. At the end of the season when I was hauling the boat out I had to give it a considerable amount of gas before it would engage the clutch and even then it would really ?slam? into gear. I had a similar issue about three seasons ago. That time the mechanic recommended replacing the clutch cone which ended up costing allot.
I would like to attempt the repair myself. I perform all of the maintenance and repair on the engine myself, but I usually take it to the shop for anything related to the drive. The only maintenance or repairs that I have done on the drive up to now is changing the oil, painting, lube, and replaced both hydraulic cylinders. I recently acquired the shop manual for the drive and would like to take on more challenges. Also, I found a great local shop to get VP parts.
Does this sound like it could be the clutch cone again? If so, how hard is that to replace? Does the entire drive need to be removed or just the lower gearcase assembly?
Could this be anything else besides the clutch cone? Shift cable?
I am winterizing the boat this weekend so luckily I have all off-season to troubleshoot and repair this issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
