I was thinking about replacing my outdrive bellow (correct term?) over the winter and figured while I was in there I should replace the bolts. CCRider posted a process in an earlier thread about changing the bolts and I was wondering if anyone has done this and how difficult it is. Anyone have any experience they want to share?
Here is what CCRider posted earlier....
Interesting! I think I will take a closer look at my shield to make sure its not corroded.
Last night I stared at the inside transom until I got the courage to start taking some nuts off. And it started to become clear to me that its not too much effort to replace these.
I also received a return call from Keith this morning and he filled me in on a few details as well. He said to remove the transom shield, do the following:
1. unfasten the shifting cable from the top of the shield (inside)
2. make sure you have slack in the trim hydraulics lines
3. unbolt the steering linkage (easier if you remove live well)
4. remove the allen bolts that attach the jackshaft cv to the flange
5. remove the supports from the shield bell housing flange
6. remove the shield nuts
6. back out the shield 6 inches
7. remove the shield studs (from the outside)
8. replace studs and put it back together
9. torque nuts to 57 ft-lb
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CC Rider
'94 Carolina Classic 25
Volvo 7.4l carb, DP
Here is what CCRider posted earlier....
Interesting! I think I will take a closer look at my shield to make sure its not corroded.
Last night I stared at the inside transom until I got the courage to start taking some nuts off. And it started to become clear to me that its not too much effort to replace these.
I also received a return call from Keith this morning and he filled me in on a few details as well. He said to remove the transom shield, do the following:
1. unfasten the shifting cable from the top of the shield (inside)
2. make sure you have slack in the trim hydraulics lines
3. unbolt the steering linkage (easier if you remove live well)
4. remove the allen bolts that attach the jackshaft cv to the flange
5. remove the supports from the shield bell housing flange
6. remove the shield nuts
6. back out the shield 6 inches
7. remove the shield studs (from the outside)
8. replace studs and put it back together
9. torque nuts to 57 ft-lb
__________________
CC Rider
'94 Carolina Classic 25
Volvo 7.4l carb, DP
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