Well based on what I see in your post Rick it looks like I have the extended adaptor housing with the double bearing. NO grease port or zirk fitting. The flywheel cover is approx. 3" deep and the adaptor housing is another 4" to where the Volvo housing begins. (See pics)
Drat! I did not want...
Yes on the thru-hull exhaust, large diameter steering fork shaft and large rubber bumper. I'm familiar with removing the transmission/upper gear case first as I followed your old posts and used that method when replacing my universal shaft bearing crosses and the bellows.
PM sent for parts...
Rick thanks so much for the informative reply. I suspect the previous owner may have used the lift as "power trim" and I was guilty of doing the same at slow speed. I had no idea it was only to be used for trailering. Lesson learned.
A couple other questions....If all parts are functioning...
Hi all. I've been following the forum for some time now to glean more info on my VP AQ280 drive and related service requirements. I'm astounded at the level of expertise found here. I recently joined as a member as I could really use some help on this issue and I'm hoping some of the experts...