firstBoatOwner
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Hi experts...
We recently acquired a cheap Glastron 205gs 1999 model. The engine was siezed, so went to local boat workshop where they had a lot of old working engines to sell. I was able to get a Volvo 5.7 to replace my frozen Volvo 5.7. It was a different model of Volvo(as I could tell from the exhaust shape and also the bell housing was different , see pics) but as was Volvo 5.7, I assumed swap would be straightforward. (My mistake)
Today I am trying to install the new engine, and opened the new housing to see/install the coupler for my SX Drive, and ALAS, the newer engine has a different type of flywheel and coupler assembly. Tried a lot but could not find a way to install my OLD like coupler to this newer Engine. Any guidance would help. Thanks.
Attached picture of newer engine and flywheel assembly, right next to it showing the the coupler that was originally in the boat.
We recently acquired a cheap Glastron 205gs 1999 model. The engine was siezed, so went to local boat workshop where they had a lot of old working engines to sell. I was able to get a Volvo 5.7 to replace my frozen Volvo 5.7. It was a different model of Volvo(as I could tell from the exhaust shape and also the bell housing was different , see pics) but as was Volvo 5.7, I assumed swap would be straightforward. (My mistake)
Today I am trying to install the new engine, and opened the new housing to see/install the coupler for my SX Drive, and ALAS, the newer engine has a different type of flywheel and coupler assembly. Tried a lot but could not find a way to install my OLD like coupler to this newer Engine. Any guidance would help. Thanks.
Attached picture of newer engine and flywheel assembly, right next to it showing the the coupler that was originally in the boat.