Destroyed a 2005 Volvo SX drive
 

Had the outdrive from my girls 2005 Vovlo SX checked out by 2 different shops.. one in Ohio, and one in New York. Both shops said that the drive is literally destroyed.
Apparently a faulty propshaft seal leaked in water for a long time. Said all the internal parts are destroyed and need to be replaced. I saw all the parts... twisted input shaft, rusty prop shaft, rusty gears...etc.
Question: Is rust on a prop shaft really a problem?
Does anyone know where I can get a used or reman?

what size motor is in the boat or what gear ratio do you need?

The corrosion on the prop shaft can be a problem. After time I developed a stress crack that started with rust. I found this out the hard way flying across the lake, motor hit the limiter and bow dropped. Trimmed it up to find half my cavatation plate gone along with my prop.

Your best bet might be to just find a good used drive.

Check out Doug Russell or Marine Parts Express. Both have Volvo drives and rebuilds I believe.

It's a 5.0 motor. I think the drive ratio is 1.60 but I see a lot of 1.66 ratio's. I might have to check again.
Yeah, I guess skimping on a prop shaft is probably not a good idea.
You see, I'm a merc guy myself, and now I know why.... seems to be mercs are a dime a dozen... can't find used Volvo's anywhere!!

Ratio is 1.6:1. I'm still looking for a used drive so I can still make my vacation plans in the Keys in February. Someone please... take my money. :lolhit:

will look at my used drive tomorrow to see what gear ratio it is.

Excellent, definately let me know. I may have found one in Florida, but SC would be a little better for me.

looked at mine this morning it is a 1:97:1 ratio sorry i cant help:)

Thanks for looking.

Basic Power has pretty good prices on new Volvo drives.

http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merch...w=&range_high= %26srch_code%3D1%26srch_name%3D1%26srch_pmkeywords %3D1%26srch_pmdescrip%3D1%26srch_mfg%3D1%26srch_sr chterms%3D1%26srch_srchterms2%3D1%26srch_srchterms 3%3D1%26srch_srchterms4%3D1%26srch_malterms%3D1

I think we found a used drive in Florida for a decent price from a shop in the panhandle (can't remember the name). Problem is, shipping that thing. I believe UPS will only ship up to 150 lbs.

Does anyone know how much does an SX weighs?

It seems it weights 165 lbs. So i'm thinking if i can find a drive, have the seller split the upper and lower, we can send it UPS.
Does anyone have any hits on a used drive for under $2000 ?

I have a used SX drive. I'll look tomorrow to see what gear ratio it is

OK. Thanks. Definately interrested.

There is a place in Sarasota that is a marine surplus place that had a new one, I cant recall ratio or what they wanted for it. I haven't been there in couple months but they might still have it. Wouldn't solve your shipping issues though. Place is called Marine Surplus Ins.