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    Volvo Penta 280 Duoprop... 2-3" of play on the outdrive

    I stripped the splines on my old steering fork so i bought a new one.... I was hoping the new fork would take the play out of my out drive. But it didnt. Did some research and it sounds like replacing the bushings should do it. How do you get the old bushings out? They seem to be stuck in there.
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    Volvo Penta 280 Duoprop oil type?

    What is the best type of oil for the 280 duo prop? should i use gear oil or the same oil as engine? the mannual says to use same as engine, but the manual is old and would like to know what someone with experience has to say. thanks PS. i went to the one volvo penta dealer we have and asked...
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    Volvo Penta AQAD40b oil type?

    I am about to service my AQAD40b and want to know what is the best type of oil for this engine? I was told by a friend that Chevron delo 400LE sae 15W-40 will work. what do you guys recommend? What really throws me off though is the container of Mobil super synthetic 5w-30 that says "for...
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