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What is the method to change the gear lube on a duo prop leg year 2000 7.4 268 vista

thanks shuman

You will need the Volvo prop wrenches to remove and install the props. The drain plug is just ahead of the prop and just below the prop shaft. The tools are around $30 such as these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-Penta-OEM ... vW&vxp=mtr

Use a short 2x4 or other block between a prop blade and the anti ventilation plate just above the props to keep the props from turning while you loosen or tighten the prop nuts. Below the prop shaft is the drain plug. It takes a 3/8ths inch Allen wrench. This plug looks like a bolt about 2 inches long with an O-ring in a groove on the shank. Trim the outdrive down to at least level or farther down to help with draining into a pan. Be sure to check the first little bit of oil for water, foam, or other issues. Don't confuse water coming from inside the gear case from cooling water coming out around the gearcase. Remove the cover on the back side of the upper half of the outdrive. This should take a 3/8ths socket for the 3 bolts. Remove the plug on the back side of the upper drive. This should take a large flat blade screwdriver. Also take the Dipstick out of the top of the out drive. This should take a 5/8ths inch wrench. Removing this plug and dipstick will help vent the outdrive to allow the oil to drain properly. When the outdrive is completely drained, trim the out drive to level and you can slowly pump approximately 2 1/2 quarts of 75W90 Mobil 1 or similar gear oil back into the outdrive. The outdrive is full when oil comes out of the plug on the back of the upper section of the drive. Reinstall that plug, check the level with the dipstick, and install the dipstick. This will reduce oil draining back out while you disconnect your fill hose and reinstall the plug. Reinstall the props and you should be all set.

You might check this link to a service manual:

http://boatinfo.no/lib/volvo/manuals/sx ... ve.html#/4

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Get the o-rings you will need before changing oil.
1- on the drain plug
1- on the dipstick
1-on the overflow plug
If you pull the drive there is 2 o-rings on the shaft

Boatinfo - Volvo Penta SX-A and DPS-A SternDrive Service Manual
boatinfo.no/lib/volvo/manuals/sx-a_dps-a_drive.htm

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q ... 4068,d.amc

Thanks all done !

Another thing boat is used in a very clean lake stream fed and flushed well over 300 feet deep

Where should I place an anode or take a pass ?

Thanks and
Merry Christmas

shuman

The Volvo SX and DP drives of that vintage should have 2 anodes installed from the factory. One is on the forward end of the anti-ventilation (some say cavitation) plate. The other is on the bottom center of the transom shield. They look like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MARTYR-ANOD ... H2&vxp=mtr

They come in Magnesium, Aluminum, and Zinc, depending on the type of water you are boating in. They do get corrode/erode over time. Its recommended that they be changed or cleaned as needed.

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Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon

boatzincs.com

+1 on boatzincs.com
They were much cheaper than local, like 1/2 the price and seem to be of same quality. They look the same after the season is over.

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