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nickzchef

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Reverse gear/transmission
« on: November 18, 2011, 10:34:19 AM »
I have to replace my transmission seals as I am leaking transmission oil. So all will be disconnected (shaft, reverse gear, etc). Does anyone have any experience with this, and could you please pass on your recommendations and insight!

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Re: Reverse gear/transmission
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2012, 12:46:48 PM »
Okay then, I had this repaired/rebuilt by Nopper Transmission repair in Fairhaven, MA
$600, I delivered to them
Included opening, inspection, replacing 2-3 seals (2 shot), replaced U-joints, sand blast, acid cleaning, 2 coats prime and 2 coats Volvo green paint. Was told these Tranny's are excellent for their simplicity and reliability, etc. Looks new now (was a rust bucket)

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Re: Reverse gear/transmission
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2012, 04:12:23 PM »
Thanks for the follow-up post!  Useful info for MD11C owners.
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Re: Reverse gear/transmission
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2012, 12:21:38 PM »
Ditto - thanks!  I recently found that although SeaFever had been repowered with a larger Volvo they did not replace the transmission - but rather fashioned a mounting adapter to make it fit.
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