Merc/Volvo interchangeability

tonyjh63

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Looking to replace the 4.3 Merc that was in my boat. I've come across a 4.3 Volvo at a good price. Would this be a problem? I still have the A1G2 outdrive...
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Bondo

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Looking to replace the 4.3 Merc that was in my boat. I've come across a 4.3 Volvo at a good price. Would this be a problem? I still have the A1G2 outdrive...
Thanks!
Ayuh,.... The only thing they have in common is the basic GM Long Block,......
 

Scott06

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Strip it down to the long block and put all your merc accessories on it. Yiu could probably sell the VP accessories off the donor engine to recoup some costs .
 

Scott Danforth

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Block and heads are same GM parts. All others are specific Mercruiser or Volvo.

Make sure you are getting same generation of 4.3. there are 7 generations of 4.3s, and while you can cross generation lines in some cases, it's more work
 
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