Volvo Penta 250a replacement

[davidjohncarson]

Hi I have a Volvo Penta 250a on a 290 sp leg. The engine needs a complete rebuild, which I am about to start, does any one know of a newer replacement engine that would fit onto the 290 sp leg. I liked the newer 3.0L G but this means I would have to change the leg. Any ideas welcome Thanks
Dave

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,.... I'd love to help ya, but ya gotta tell me what the 250A actually is,..??...

 

[davidjohncarson]

Hi Bondo I will give you some more information. My engine (250A) is form the 1990s and is a 2.5L straight 4 petrol engine the 250A was a replacement for the AQ series of engines. My 250A needs a lot of work but my volvo leg is in very good condition. So the answer is to update both engine and leg but my question is can I put a newer model engine on to my old leg which is a 1993 290 sp and the gearing ratio on the leg is correct for straight 4 cylinder engines.
I have been told that conversions exist so different engines can be fitted to volvo legs but I have not been able to find any information on this.
To sum up I am just tring to find out if it is worth rebuilding my engine or do i have other options.
Thanks dave

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... I was afraid of that,.... Yer waay over my Volvo knowledge,....

Ya got a Volvo I-4, 'n want to use a GM I-4, with the original drive,....

Is that the one with no front motor mount, the motor hangs out free in the bilge,..??

 

[captmello]

The 3.0 was never mated to the 290 outdrive. Imo, rebuilding the 250 is rhe most practical way to go.

 

[davidjohncarson]

Hi Guys

Thanks Bondo to answer your question my 250a does have engine mounts, it was the smaller 2L engines that did not. I have fitted one of these and yes all that weight on the transom does seam very strange but it works.

Thanks Captmello I though that was the case but just needed to check and yes I will be rebuilding the 250a

Thanks again Dave