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    280 outdrive clamping ring

    Aloha, Tore apart three outdrives and all had severe corrosion where the clamping ring meets the bearing box. Seems this is a problem on saltwater 280's? Have enclosed pics...any chance of saving these? Seems like they are gone to me, but just wanted to ask the experts! Thanks in advance
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    Antisieze reccommendations

    For you marine mechanics out there, what antisieze is the best in your opinion...especially for below the waterline applications (sterndrives for example)? I have some Jet-Lube Marine Kopr as well as the normal automotive stuff (which I do not use). Have heard conflicting info regarding...
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    Tools for rebuilding Volvo 280

    Aloha, What are the absolute necessarytools for rebuilding a lower unit in a 280 outdrive? I can get through the upper unit with the tools I have. I used to be a mechanic and have quite a few tools, but no Volvo specialty tools. Looks like the needle bearing installation tool would be one...
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    Replacing Needle Bearings in 280 Outdrive

    Hi, Just wanted to know if anyone has experience in changing out the old style needle bearings (metal cage) with the newer plastic style on the gearshaft? Is the spacer ring in between the two metal bearings discarded and all the other components installed? Seems logical, but just wanted to...
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    AQD40 Relays

    "Anyone know of a source for t "Anyone know of a source for the start and glow relays for an AQD40? Cant find them...except for one place at $100 a pop! ALoha, Mike"
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    280 still bangs in reverse

    "Hi, I replaced the wear ri "Hi, I replaced the wear ring on the bottom of the gear shaft in the upper gearbox, which is now within tolerence (.017). Forward gear is fine. I am thinking it must be in the shifter mechaism now. Any suggestions? Also, I noticed when turning I hear a...
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    Copper washer inside gearset

    "Aloha, I have a problem wi "Aloha, I have a problem with a cracked copper washer in between the upper gearset, (gearset part # 839027-0, #11 on the upper gearhousing diagram). Is it possible to unscrew the gearset and replace the washer? I tried to unscrew it to no avail, but if you...
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    Questions on prop size and Volvo 280 Outdrive

    "I have a question concerning "I have a question concerning props and RH/LH rotation. I have a heavy (6000 lbs) 24 foot GlasPly that gets very unpredictable going downsea. It seems as though I have no steering when going down big swells...and sometimes seems downright dangerous. I believe it...
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    Volvo 280 tilt

    "Aloha all, I have been tho "Aloha all, I have been though every component of my electric tilt system and have finally conceded to asking for help. The problem is the tilt will go up fine, but will not go down. I have been through the relays, push pin switch motor etc. The problem Im...
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