Volvo Penta IPS quick overview

This Video covers an overview of the main components of an IPS drive.

[@vincentpelliccia3207]

Great Video one of a kind.

[@ZoTime747]

I Love it!!!! Your Awesome 👏!!!! Thanks for the Great 👍 information

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Always glad to help!! Enjoy!

[@kaveriifoodbasketkaveriifo3559]

Always MY Best

[@raymondparks8424]

Thank you for the reply. I have a 6 month old boat and the tranmission oil has a lot of water in it. Warranty repair but still a big deal.

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Yes Unfortunate, but good its under warranty.👍

[@user-kb7cc9kw2k]

Hi Were could i find a workshop manual for my IPS B

[@gv3490]

Hi Ted, We have enjoyed your videos and they have helped us and friends of us tremendously. We just sold our Navigator boat and are looking at buying a Regal with Volvo Penta IPS. My question is, most of the boats we look at have rusty bolts all around on top of the large clamping ring on the IPS. I was wondering if you find that a concern. Thanks again.

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

The bolts are steel so they will corrode. As long as there is not severe corrosion (major flaking rust on the bolt heads, I find this is normal. Unfortunately in many applications this is an area that is overlooked for a "corrosion spray" treatment that should be applied periodically.

[@raymondparks8424]

Very good video. What is the most likely cause of water in the transmission oil?

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

There are various reasons, sometimes fishing line on the prop shafts, or very silty or sandy water can tear up seals. I can't point to one particular cause due there are many. These units have a robust design like their outdrives.

[@ElvioVieiraJardim]

Hello Ted ,Like very much your Chanel. I work on an Azimut 77s with 3 IPS 1200. One of them after driving 2 /3 hours when docking losses transmission pressure and goes to safe mode. Been cleaning the filter wich there some black moisture grease . Then goes to normal again. But when sailing 2/3 hours there always something on the filter. We had 3 new gear boxes +\- 300 hours ago. Oils changed but seals check. Would you know ? Thank you

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Do you need to keep adding oil to the drive? Not sure what "black Moisture grease" means. Does the lube smell burnt? Is it back in color or milky white?

[@ElvioVieiraJardim]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 thank you my friend for answering . I only add oil because when open the filter there always a bit coming out. I could send a video or photo by mail or what’s up. If it is ok with you🙏

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

@@ElvioVieiraJardim yes please do. My email is [e-mail]

[@ElvioVieiraJardim]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 ok Ted thank you my friend💪 I m currently bringing back the boat to Portugal 🇵🇹 from a two weeks trip around Spain . There just a a few people to talk to about IPS systems . Been having some problems since I’m with him . Seen your vids and you are 👌👌👌👌

[@ericrutledge4631]

Lots of great information. A little off topic, but with a forward facing propeller system, it seems they would easier to foul? Can a rope cutter be installed between the two props or some other solution? Thanks

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

That is a good question. As far as I know all smaller VP fwd drives ( non commercial) do not have a line cutter option.

[@dankraemer5359]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 Line cutters for the IPS 1 part # 21686492 and I can help you with that.

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

@@dankraemer5359 Thank you for the information!!

[@kirkwilliams4942]

They all have cuters between the two props.

[@kirkwilliams4942]

What protects the probs from hitting something in the water? They are really exposed.

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

The operator running the boat.

[@wilkinsonyachtbrokerUK]

the electric motor that vectors the pod through gear reduction is interesting. i thought it wouldve been hydraulic. surely the motor would draw a lot of power

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Good question! Actually it is a frequency driven motor which spins a pair of planetary gear sets that have a high mechanical reduction gear ratio. So its really a small industrial motor which consumes far less energy than you would think.

[@stemtosternms4438]

Lots of great info on your channel. I’m a surveyor trying to learn more details about the IPS drives. Had one today with moderate amount of moisture in the fluid. Is there a common place for mixture? Thanks

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Moderate is a relative term. Any water is never a good thing. I can't state a common point of water intrusion without inspection (misleading info is never good). I would suggest the owner have a VP dealer determine the water intrusion location and have it repaired.

[@stemtosternms4438]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 Thanks for reply! Yes definitely will get a service and diagnosis before next use.

[@handayanitira2809]

Dimana saya bisa beli ..?

[@user-vu2qf2cy1c]

Hi

[@charlie2king]

Just bolt a tesla motor up to that n boom electric pod drive

[@lucaiacastro2753]

Very interesting videos! Thank you for posting!! I was looking for the possible cause I found my IPS leaked out all the oil but I cannot see from there. 2 pictures attached here ibb.co/VtV2Nxm ibb.co/JF6NJ1y Any suggestion?? Thank you

[@lucaiacastro2753]

No answer???