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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

30-08-2018, 12:36

Replies: 9

Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

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Posted By Marine Jim

Re: Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Dear Doug R,
I have reduced the tick over speed to 650 RPM and the clunk has been significantly reduced without the engine stopping or vibrating. The clunk is much lighter and I think I can live...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

27-08-2018, 13:52

Replies: 9

Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Views: 6,502

Posted By Marine Jim

Re: Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Dear Pete7,
Thanks again for your help. Both the new shaft and latest drive plate are new VP parts. I agree totally with your suggestion that I check the Variprop before removing and dismantling the...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

27-08-2018, 13:19

Replies: 9

Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Views: 6,502

Posted By Marine Jim

Re: Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Dear Pete7,
Thank you for your interest and reply. The clunk was present before the shaft and splines were changed. The gearbox oil is as specified by VP. I think the clunk could be caused by the...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

27-08-2018, 11:18

Replies: 9

Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Views: 6,502

Posted By Marine Jim

Re: Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Paul L
Thanks for your reply. The gearbox main splined shaft and splined drive plate have both been replaced prior to launching.
Many thanks,
Marine Jim

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

23-08-2018, 11:54

Replies: 9

Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

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Posted By Marine Jim

Re: Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Dear DougR,
Thank you very much for your helpful reply. I can confirm that the oil level is ok and the oil has been changed this season. The oil type is as per engine oil and I wondered if a heavier...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

20-08-2018, 08:56

Replies: 9

Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Views: 6,502

Posted By Marine Jim

Volvo Penta MS2B Gearbox clunk

Please can you help? I have a Volvo Penta 2003 fitted with an MS2B gearbox. When either forward or reverse gear is selected there is a hard clunk. This was happening prior to me fitting new modified...

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