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re power with Volvo

Billywhizz

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I am looking to repower with a Volvo KAD32 and drive, does any body know or have experience of this in terms of,
Will the sterndrive exchange be reasonably straight forward,
or is the hole left by the mercruiser Alpha 1 drive going to be a complete mess and nothing is going to fit without major fabrication?
 
The drive swap isn't trivial but a major retrofit. The existing transom hole will need to be sealed and the new template applied then the new hole shape cut.

The engine bed will likely need to be reworked to accomodate the new mounts. Add to that the tank work, the control box and cables, and the electrical wiring. Engine vertical clearance often gets overlooked, too.

It is a major operation and I'd be sure the hull is in pristine shape before spending any money.
 
[QUOTE=makoma Engine vertical clearance often gets overlooked, too.

Thanks for your reply,

I dont seem to be able to find the specs for the engine size Dimensions anywhere?
can anybody help? KAD 32
 
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