sterndrive Volvo DP-SM

Mike V8

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I have a problem with a DP-SM sterndrive with a 5.0 gl pwtr engine.We replaced the gimball bearing,had everything lined,checked the prop shaft for play and put everything back together again.It went good for 2 hours,after wich there was a vibration in the sterndrive when it was in the left or right position not in straight forward.So i should think it's the prop shaft.W're going to get the boat out of the water and check it all again.If somebody has an idea,I don't know.
 

QC

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Re: sterndrive Volvo DP-SM

Sounds more like u-joints . . .
 

Don S

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Re: sterndrive Volvo DP-SM

Change the ujoints. You would be surprised how many I have opened up because there was a vibration when they felt fine. After disassembly of the ujoints, you could see the grooves in the cross piece
 
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