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Changing stern drive bellows
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Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:29 amby 5turbo
Just doing the yearly maintenance on the boat before she goes into the water, thought it might be of interest to anyone who has a stern drive.
Few pics of removing Yamaha hydra drive unit,
Re: Changing stern drive bellows
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Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:34 amby 5turbo
Forward and reverse clutch pack
Re: Changing stern drive bellows
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Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:37 amby 5turbo
Complete unit removed
Re: Changing stern drive bellows
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Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:40 amby 5turbo
Exhaust and drive shaft bellows cracked
Re: Changing stern drive bellows
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Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:15 amby johnwest
Hi 5turbo! The first two pics; are the "nice, shiny, clean" bits new or just well protected against corrosion, weathering etc? I couldn't help noticing the contrast in appearance. Regards, johnwest.
Re: Changing stern drive bellows
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Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:27 pmby 5turbo
That is a hydraulic pump,
(no direct drive from engine to gear box, oil pressure engages multi plate wet clutch to turn lower unit)
It sits behind 2 covers hence spotless clean,