Dpe 290 clunk sound

[Richard frank]

I have twin 290 dpe drives one makes a clunk when it goes into gear.I took the double bearing box apart and it all looks good , the gap on the nut on top is within spec, the bearings feel good , seams to have little wear . There is only 300hrs on the drives and work fine .I drained the oil and it was clean with 100 hrs on this season , any thoughts on what would cause it to clunk. Thanks Rick

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Dpe 290 clunk sound

what RPM are you at when your shifting? they will clunk if shifting above 650-700 RPM

 

[K-2]

Re: Dpe 290 clunk sound

What engines ? My diesels shift hard when the shifting clutches are new. You must have a DP-E , I learned here recently
that my DP-A and DP-B1 are not 290's .
http://www.volvopenta.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Penta/Misc/drive_2_oil_rec_7745608.pdf

 

[captmello]

Re: Dpe 290 clunk sound

You might have to get in the water and feel for play in the outdrives. Play in the outdrive will cause clunking. I know first hand.