What engine have I got????

[stan_deezy]

Hi guys; I know this sounds like a strange question but I just bought another boat for lake fishing and although the boat and trailer are superb the engine has me puzzled +++++<br /><br />It says on the lid it is a Volvo Penta 140 (Outboard).<br /><br />Model Number is 3174<br /><br />Serial Number is 1004932<br /><br />It has two small cylinders and is tiller operated. (I suspect the 140 refers to cubic capacity; but in my befuddled state can't work out an approx hp to go with that anyway!!)<br /><br />I have done Google searches and contacted Volvo Penta direct; but no-one seems to be able to tell me the age (I suspect 1974 year of manufacture) or the actual horsepower (including the previous owner!!)<br /><br />Volvo Penta pointed me in the direction of a company called emilsson motor in Sweden for spares!! (no website found so far!)<br /><br />The engine is also marked Monark Crescent.<br /><br />What the hell have I bought? <br />Don't mind scrapping it, but my curiousity is getting the better of me; and no, I haven't had it running yet as I have the 'flu at the moment and this is first day outta bed since buying the boat.<br /><br />If anyone can help me identify this motor I'd be very very very grateful!

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: What engine have I got????

All I can tell you is that it is very common to find Volvos, I/O's anyway, on Monark boats. I've heard of these Volvo outboards before, but have never seen one. Monarks are generally very well built. Owned one many years ago with a Volvo diesel I/O. I'm interested to see what you find out about that outboard. Good luck.

 

[ivar]

Re: What engine have I got????

Sounds like what is known in Norway as "Archimedes-Penta" , the 140 refers to it as 14HP (rated at the crank) <br /><br />The excellent swedish boat rag "Vi Båtägare" have had several articles on older outboards like the Penta's , you could try e-mailing one of the editors , anders@ttg.se , and ask if he can help you out with more information.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: What engine have I got????

Somewhere between '74 and '79 according to this place:<br /> That place, click here.<br /><br /> A little information on it here.

 

[stan_deezy]

Re: What engine have I got????

Thanks guys; it is becoming more obvious by the minute that this engine will make a very good anchor!<br />I have struggled out of sickbed and tried to start it; fuel pump diaphragm has decided to revert to original molecules! Great spark at the plugs and will fire and run briefly with fuel squirted into the bores; great compression too!<br />Anyone wanna buy a second-hand Volvo Penta 140?? lol!