How bad is the damage?
Sep 17, 2020 14:44:51 #
Rocky from CA
Loc: Central California. Home base is Bakersfield
I put in a (new to me) used outdrive
Volva Penta aq280. Parts house sold me synthetic gear oil and told me to fill it from the bottom until the oil came out of the top hole. Bottom line...no forward or reverse. Further review shows that synthetic is for dual props only
I should have used same oil as the engine. 30wt. And only used 2.7 literes. How much damage have I done and will just draining and putting correct oil in fix my problem? I even have oil in my engine compartment. 1978 Bayliner Victoria. 5.7 engine
Volva Penta aq280. Parts house sold me synthetic gear oil and told me to fill it from the bottom until the oil came out of the top hole. Bottom line...no forward or reverse. Further review shows that synthetic is for dual props only
I should have used same oil as the engine. 30wt. And only used 2.7 literes. How much damage have I done and will just draining and putting correct oil in fix my problem? I even have oil in my engine compartment. 1978 Bayliner Victoria. 5.7 engine
Sep 17, 2020 14:49:30 #
Sep 17, 2020 14:54:08 #
Rocky from CA
Loc: Central California. Home base is Bakersfield
Thanks buddy. I am at Santa Barbara harbor and doing my best to go out
Sep 17, 2020 15:23:57 #
Sep 17, 2020 15:40:27 #
I use only Rotella 15-40 in mine never have a problem. It has a dipstick I think it holds 2.2 quarts change it see if it's okay.
Sep 17, 2020 15:56:10 #
Rocky from CA
Loc: Central California. Home base is Bakersfield
Should I flush it first and if so, how?
Sep 18, 2020 08:26:07 #
Maximo
Loc: Jupiter, Fl
I’ve flushed engines with kerosene. Run for a short period at low rpm’s. Clean it right up! Drain warmed oil first, of course. Good luck!
Sep 18, 2020 08:36:04 #
I have a Volvo 270 takes sae 10 w 30 regular or synthetic is fine.
Sep 18, 2020 09:32:40 #
Catfishmc
Loc: Tallahassee, FL
Not personally familiar with a Volva Penta, but no forward/ reverse generally means a linkage problem. Good luck!
Sep 18, 2020 10:13:20 #
Maximo
Loc: Jupiter, Fl
Catfishmc wrote:
Not personally familiar with a Volva Penta, but no forward/ reverse generally means a linkage problem. Good luck!
He’s probably nailed your problem. It’s not a matter of oil, it’s a mechanical issue. How much do you know about this used outdrive?
Sep 18, 2020 14:16:25 #
Agreed. Not an issue with the oil. It’s a mechanical problem.
Sep 18, 2020 14:22:07 #
Rocky from CA
Loc: Central California. Home base is Bakersfield
I think that is correct unfortunately
Sep 18, 2020 15:20:36 #
Catfishmc
Loc: Tallahassee, FL
Again, not familiar with the Penta drive, but makes sense that if it’s removal like the shaft on an outboard, the linkage must separate at some point, and be re-attached when new out drive installed. Hopefully easy fix!
Sep 18, 2020 19:05:51 #
Maximo
Loc: Jupiter, Fl
Think positive. It’s fixable, but at what cost. If you can do it, maybe after watching some You Tube videos, you’ll feel like an engine mechanic! Keep us posted.
Sep 18, 2020 19:57:28 #
Synthetic vs regular oil is certainly not causing your problem! I agree, you have a linkage issue.
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