mercruiser 260 with volvo 290

[juanargento]

hi i m Juan from Argentina.
i need to know what is the difference in the engine between mercruiser 260 and the volvo 290 from the 80`??
the engines have the same carb (qjet), same intake 346250 and the same heads 462624?
where is the 30 hp more???
thanks!! and sorry for my bad languages

 

[Bondo]

Re: mercruiser 260 with volvo 290

i need to know what is the difference in the engine between mercruiser 260 and the volvo 290

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,...

A Merc 260 is a motor...
A Volvo 290 is a model of Outdrive.... Not hp...

 

[Don S]

Re: mercruiser 260 with volvo 290

They are the same engine. The hp rating came from the flywheel, not the outdrive. I wouldn't get too excited with the number, the 311 replaced the 290 and was said to have 307 hp, with a carb.
http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/VP_Schematics/GAS/AQ290A/