Volvo-Penta SX Cobra waterpump

[davidedgar]

I need help locating a suitable mounting bracket for a V-belt driven Volvo-Penta water pump Part# 3851700. The pump and bracket I have came off a 464 cu.in. Chevy. I am mounting it on a 460 cu.in OMC (Ford). This is necessary to complete the OMC King Cobra to Volvo-Penta SX Cobra sterndrive changeover on my boat. I have contacted every Volvo-Penta dealer by email in the state of Florida with no replies. Please Help.

 

[Lou C]

Re: Volvo-Penta SX Cobra waterpump

You have to check to see if volvo ever used the SX drive with the Ford 460. I know they used the Chevy 454 with it, but I have not heard of a Ford 460 with the Volvo SX. Check through the diagrams on doug russell marine to see if you can find a bracket that will work or can be modified to fit. This may have to be a custom job. You might want to ask George Van Parys over on Boatered.com to see what he thinks.

 

[davidedgar]

Re: Volvo-Penta SX Cobra waterpump

Thanks for the prompt response. I have learned that this Volvo-Penta SX Cobra setup is sold as an "upgrade" but I can't determine as an "upgrade" from WHAT???????? All I know is there is a "crankshaft driven" external waterpump available from V-P and from a company called "Sierra" but this won't work in my case because there isn't room in the engine compartment for that pump to bolt onto my crankshaft.

 

[davidedgar]

Re: Volvo-Penta SX Cobra waterpump

For "whatever reason" I can't "Post a New Topic" on Boatered.com. I really need the help of someone familiar with a Ford 460cu.in.(7.5L) engine and also with the V-belt driven Volvo-Penta water pump I have (V-P Part# 3851700). It is hard for me to believe that this conversion hasn't been done before because of the "ease" of bolting up the V-P SX Cobra sterndrive to my engine. Also, all the parts problems that OMC has and Volvo-Penta does not have. Suggestions Please.

 

[davidedgar]

Re: Volvo-Penta SX Cobra waterpump

OK, Guys I got a couple Volvo-Penta Part #'s. I was given Part # 3855640 & 3855702 as V-P Part #'s for the bracket for the pump I have if it was to be mounted on a "351" Ford. Mine is a "460" Ford will It fit????? Mine is a "stock" engine with only an alternator and power steering pump.