volvo 290/454 mercruiser

[pursuitkyle]

Hi all, I have a volvo 290 outdrive and a 454 mercruiser does this have a gimble bearing or does it have a bearing on each side of the transom and if that is the case the engin has to come out as well correct? also I cant find any info on the 290 on the net any links would be helpful
Thank you

[drdarrin]

check out marineparts.com for information on the 290 outdrive. they have the volvo parts diagrams for that model there.

[gonzo]

The bearings are held with lockrings. The engine has to come out. You need to disconnect the bellhousing.