Re: interchangeability of outdrives
Glassman,<br />Volvo does sell a drive conversion kit from OMC cobra to Volvo SX. Here are some of the details/restrictions:<br /><br />You require for Gas Engines 3.0/4.3/5.0/5.0F/5.7/5.8F<br />Volvo Kit Number:<br />Transom Shield Kit,all Engines 3857377-0<br />Waterpump, 3.0 3857386-1 GM<br />Waterpump, 4.3 3857380-4 GM<br />Waterpump, 5.0/5.7 3857384-6 GM<br />Waterpump, 5.0F/5.8F 3857382-0 FORD<br />+ drive:<br />Cobra ratio Volvo ratio<br />1.86 use 2.18<br />1.68 use 1.97<br />1.59 use 1.85,1.60, or 1.51<br />1.41 use 1.43<br /><br />It can not be used with a big block 7.4, 7.5 or 8.2<br /><br />Check that you have an SX drive with the correct ratio and the correct propeller dimension as ordered. The SX drive is available with six gear ratios: 1.51:1, 1.60:1, 1.66:1, 1.85:1, 1.97:1, 2.18:1.<br />NOTE! If the engine is not equipped with Power Steering, a trim plane must be fitted to the SX drive. The trim plane is not included in the assembly kit.<br />Fresh water cooled engines: On fresh water engines, special solutions have to be found for hose runs in most cases, depending on the kind of heat exchanger used.<br />Engine types 4.3, 5.0 and 5.8F: If the distance between the bulkhead and the front of the engine (pulley) is less than 130 mm (5 3/8"), the water pump must be installed in some other way. Use a pump with belt pulley drive.<br />Please refer to the SX drive/engine, model year 1993 and later. The fuel filter and possibly the fuel pump and fuel pipes may also have to be installed in other locations.<br />Other required publications: Workshop manual for SX drive with the relevant engine, Installation manual, Pro-peller<br />recommendations, Spare part catalogue.<br /><br />Contact your local Volvo dealer for more info and prices.<br /><br />VP dealer locator:
http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/global/en-gb/applications/dealerlocator/ <br /><br />Good luck!
