engine problems?

[notsoboaty]

i have a 1969 regal with a volvo penta motor. its an inline six. the motor is siezed and i want to see about removing it and sticking something else in its place. but.......i don't know boats. not sure what i can or can't use in it. not really sure what the back half is. i think its a mercruiser 165. if anyone has any information it is greatly appreacitaed. thanks.

 

[Bondo]

Re: engine problems?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,... Got any Pictures,...

Generally speakin', most boats are Supposed to be Volvo, or Mercruiser from the pulleys to the prop...

Sounds like ya got a cobbed up Frankenboat...

 

[captmello]

Re: engine problems?

Volvo also used a straight 6 back then. It had three carbs. AQ165 was the model number, which than became the AQ170.

I wouldn't replace your current engine with one of these however as parts are becoming rare and expensive. If the boat is in good shape, You may want to concider buying a rotted out boat with a newer drivetrain to swap over complete. If you don't want to rebuild your transom, you'll need to find a boat with the older style volve outdrive, 270,280,290. MId 80s bayliners come to mind...

Like Bondo said, pics would help confirm what you have.

Welcome to iboats, btw.