Hello, I have a 2008 Larson 180 with a 3.0l GLP-J Volvo Penta motor. I need to do a complete engine overhaul, and was thinking to replace the engine with a 4.3l instead of doing all the necessary repairs. I found a used Volvo Penta 4.3GS PMDA from '94, freshly rebuilt. The engine was used with a DP290 outdrive, while I have the SX drive. I have a few questions...
1. Is this conversion even possible? Both engines have side mounts 23 inches apart, but would I need to move the mounts backwards since the V6 is probably shroter?
2. Since the 4.3 had a DP290 drive, could I use the bell housing from the 3.0 and mount it onto the 4.3? Are these compatible?
3. Are they compatible electrically?
4. Any other issues I may encounter?
Thank you!
1. Is this conversion even possible? Both engines have side mounts 23 inches apart, but would I need to move the mounts backwards since the V6 is probably shroter?
2. Since the 4.3 had a DP290 drive, could I use the bell housing from the 3.0 and mount it onto the 4.3? Are these compatible?
3. Are they compatible electrically?
4. Any other issues I may encounter?
Thank you!