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Ok so a standard 351 volvo penta connecting to a 270 would look like this:
Mine has a part that the volvo shop and the other guys around here can't identify. Can any of you tell me what part this is? Its basically just an extension. Mine is reusable but I'm curious.
Also note... i...
I have a 1974 volvo penta aq240 (Ford 351) mated to a 270 outdrive. I found a complete '97 vp 5.0Fi (Ford 302) that was mated to an SX. Compression isn't great on my old 351(some cylinders have 200psi, some have 140psi), and I'd like to put in the newer EFI engine instead. The motor mounts...
Volvo AQ240 or PCM (not sure) - Ford 351 w/ 275 outdrive.
Just put my 2nd replacement starter on. It cranks for a few seconds and then just makes a loud click. I think I saw a bit of spark and smoke.
I pull it and bench test and it is dead like the last two. I have a couple starter...
