It's a bit of a long story, Bob. Here is the short version... I have a 1979, 27' Century 7000 cruiser that I have mostly restored (see pic). It had been fitted by someone with a 454 big block with a merc tranny and a TRS out drive. Way too big and heavy for the boat. I took all that off and sold...
I am new here and hoping to get some help. I have been working on a conversion for my boat and have installed a completely rebuilt AQ271 (only I downsized it to a 305 motor) and Volvo Penta transom assembly for what appears to be an SP 290 out drive. She is all hooked up and ready for the out...