you wont need parts for the volvo because it wont break. and if it did labour is simpler therefore cheaper. my two cents.
Why would a velvet drive (1:1 71C) turn the shaft so that the boat moves at neutral? It seemed to turn more when the engine/tranny were cold....
have you checked the oil?
I want to know where can I get pricing on brand new Walter V-drives. Does anyone know where? Thanks in advance
can you add the reduction gear to any 1:1 Velvet transmission?
I'm not sure but 3000 seems pretty low, I'd say max RPM for a 5.7L should be between 4400-4800
Mtnrat, thanks for the response. I've already bought a 16x15 prop, it's based on a discontinued Michigan propeller, the boat has lost 200rpm...
I think that the Crusader 220 is a 305cid
My boat is almost 19', setup is a Ford 6 inline engine with 170hp with a Volvo 280 sterndrive. I run a 15x15 High Speed Propeller, boat...
Well, this project has been dead for months now, I've been to busy with work and getting the money needed for the overhaul process. I still have...
I think that if the boat was well serviced and did not have any significant engine repair you can have a decent running boat for another 900hrs at...
from the 351 to the 302. Carb or Efi is not that much of a difference once you got at least 280hp.
