Volvo DPX question
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I just got done doing some work on one of the DPX drives on one of the Batboats and filled it from empty with Merc HP. It has never shifted smoother or better. What is the recommended oil by Volvo and is it ok to use MercHP instead?
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Volvo recommends their own Duraplus GL-5 synthetic. I was told it is a multi-viscosity 50w-90w made by Amsoil. Not sure if that part is true or not?
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I have always had pretty good luck with HP in everything else i have just wonder if its compatible wit h the cone clutches in the DPX. I tell ya one thing i dont think it has ever shifted smoother.
Do you have Volvos on your AVS? i would trade the Bravos off my Scarab III in a heart beat for DPX's. Actually i have the motors out right now for freshening up. maybe i should start lookin for some parts
Do you have Volvos on your AVS? i would trade the Bravos off my Scarab III in a heart beat for DPX's. Actually i have the motors out right now for freshening up. maybe i should start lookin for some parts
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I do. I have the DPX 600 package. I previously owned an AVS w/ bravos and the DPX boat handles so much better it is like night and day.
I have a complete set of low hour drives I bought as spares. No gimbles or transom assemblies though.
I doubt that there should be an isuue with the HP and the cone clutches. I took one of my drives apart over the winter out of curiosity and the clutch pack is almost exactly the same as a Merc set-up IMO.
I have a complete set of low hour drives I bought as spares. No gimbles or transom assemblies though.
I doubt that there should be an isuue with the HP and the cone clutches. I took one of my drives apart over the winter out of curiosity and the clutch pack is almost exactly the same as a Merc set-up IMO.
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I have always had pretty good luck with HP in everything else i have just wonder if its compatible wit h the cone clutches in the DPX. I tell ya one thing i dont think it has ever shifted smoother.
Do you have Volvos on your AVS? i would trade the Bravos off my Scarab III in a heart beat for DPX's. Actually i have the motors out right now for freshening up. maybe i should start lookin for some parts![Cool](/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
Do you have Volvos on your AVS? i would trade the Bravos off my Scarab III in a heart beat for DPX's. Actually i have the motors out right now for freshening up. maybe i should start lookin for some parts
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I've been running Mobil 1 75w90 in my DPX's for 8 years - no problems.
Glassdave - I've still got a transom assembly, two 1.59 DPX-R's (70 hours each), a 1.47 DPX-A (200 hours) and a DPX-A upper (200 hours) if you're shopping.
Glassdave - I've still got a transom assembly, two 1.59 DPX-R's (70 hours each), a 1.47 DPX-A (200 hours) and a DPX-A upper (200 hours) if you're shopping.
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