Re: AQ125B Engine Swap with a Marinized B230 Auto Engine from 92 Volvo 240
I had decided some time ago to put in a thru-hull water pickup for the engine. Normally the water is pumped from the outdrive making it almost the lowest point of the boat where sand and weed is more prevalent. I came up with a three way valve system allowing me to pickup water from the outdrive, thru-hull, or garden hose. Here's what that looks like, along with the brass scupper and valve:
The center brass fitting is just the quick disconnect receiver I use on the hoses at my house. The scupper position I chose is 2' off the stern and 1' port of center.
This will eventually be painted black to match the rest of the bottom:
In doing this, it no longer makes sense to have the raw pump input line all the way near the back of the engine. So I cut that copper line down to size:
I also got the upper gear housing reinstalled with new bellows. I also installed a new shifter/throttle (the other one was worn pretty bad and would slip).
I've got some time off from work coming up, so I hope to get her splashed!