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Volvo Penta jet drive hard to get into gear
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Volvo Penta jet drive hard to get into gear
I'm a new guy on here and I just bought an 1997 19' Scarab Sprint with a 350ci engine that replaced the original 4.3ltr.. It has a Volvo Penta jet drive, and it's really hard to get into gear being forward or reverse. There are only about 83 total hours on the boat according to the hour gauge if that's correct. The seller said it would be easier to shift once in the water, which I don't believe is true, and I haven't had the boat out yet. I disconnected the cable at the diverter if that's what it's called and it's still the same. I'm just trying to correct this so any help is appreciated, this is my fourth boat but I never had a jet drive. I don't feel comfortable using the boat as is. One more question for now where do you attach fenders to the front side of the boat? There's cleats in the back and one on the bow but nothing on the sides. There are no rails on the boat to connect them to.
Thanks!
Joe
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Re: Volvo Penta jet drive hard to get into gear
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Re: Volvo Penta jet drive hard to get into gear
Thanks again!
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Re: Volvo Penta jet drive hard to get into gear
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Re: Volvo Penta jet drive hard to get into gear
Just my opinion, but i wouldn't screw around with trying to lube a 20 year old cable. They're not that hard to replace and not overly expensive.
There should be a name brand and the length on the cable. Use the old one to pull the new one into place.
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Topic author - Posts: 5
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Re: Volvo Penta jet drive hard to get into gear
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- Vessel Info: 1997 19' Scarab Sprint with a 350ci
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Re: Volvo Penta jet drive hard to get into gear
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