marcusofmagna
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I bought a 1978 fiberform cabin cruiser for $500, with trailer etc... The engine had been left without cover and had filled with water and was left to sit for a long time.
This was supposedly the only real problem the boat had other than cosmetic and minor repairs. Ive purchased a new short block with flat tops and and a "semi mild" cam. In my investigation and tearing out the motor I found what I now realize is a very common problem in older boats, which is severe rot in the transom and stringers. Im now at about $3500 bucks into this thing which is a lot but I think what I will have in the end will be a very nice boat as I am repairing and or replacing anything I find with a problem. OK now for the question. The boat had a Volvo Penta 5.7L with what I am pretty sure is a 280AQ outdrive. In removing the electro-mechanical lift mechanism I find the reciever in the transom shield is partially broken and was glued back into place with rtv silicone. I'm not sure why anyone would do such a thing as this obviously adds no strength, except for maybe a shoddy mechanic trying to hide a big OOPS. I have been looking for a decent Transom sheild to replace it but find there as many Model numbers for them as there are transom shields. My question then being is how can I find out if there are any others that will replace mine, or do I have to have the exact same number? MIne is a #850678, Ive found many that look identical but have various part #'s. Am I missing something or are these things redesigned for every different engine, maker, year, no of cyls etc...
This was supposedly the only real problem the boat had other than cosmetic and minor repairs. Ive purchased a new short block with flat tops and and a "semi mild" cam. In my investigation and tearing out the motor I found what I now realize is a very common problem in older boats, which is severe rot in the transom and stringers. Im now at about $3500 bucks into this thing which is a lot but I think what I will have in the end will be a very nice boat as I am repairing and or replacing anything I find with a problem. OK now for the question. The boat had a Volvo Penta 5.7L with what I am pretty sure is a 280AQ outdrive. In removing the electro-mechanical lift mechanism I find the reciever in the transom shield is partially broken and was glued back into place with rtv silicone. I'm not sure why anyone would do such a thing as this obviously adds no strength, except for maybe a shoddy mechanic trying to hide a big OOPS. I have been looking for a decent Transom sheild to replace it but find there as many Model numbers for them as there are transom shields. My question then being is how can I find out if there are any others that will replace mine, or do I have to have the exact same number? MIne is a #850678, Ive found many that look identical but have various part #'s. Am I missing something or are these things redesigned for every different engine, maker, year, no of cyls etc...