Volvo Penta — Installing the engine (Aquamatic)
Installation
From a Volvo Penta service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Always use both lifting eyes when lifting the engine.
- Grease bolt threads and lock bolts by folding locking plates.
Procedure
- Install the big rubber ring (1) on the neck of the rear flywheel housing.
- Install the flexible engine mountings on the engine brackets; apply grease 828250 on threads.
- Lower the engine, centre the neck of the flywheel housing and push the engine towards the rear.
- Install the rubber ring on the clamping ring and connect to the flywheel housing with three locking plates and six bolts.
- Lower the engine onto the engine bed and attach the mounting bolts without tightening.
- Align the engine using special tool 884502 at right angles to the transom shield.
- Tighten the mounting bolts and adjustment nuts (use a counterhold).
- Connect the inlet seawater hose to the steering system oil cooler using two hose clamps.
Tools required
- 884502 alignment tool Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Engine to clamping ring bolts: 35 Nm (25 lbf.ft)
- Exhaust pipe bolts: 40 Nm (30 lb.ft)
Source: Volvo Penta service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.