Wellcraft V20 Community

Go Back   Wellcraft V20 Community > Wellcraft V-20 Forums > General
Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Unread 07-28-2006, 05:46 PM
bigshrimpin bigshrimpin is offline
God
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,597
Default Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

Guys I just picked up a boat with this setup for a buddy. Gotta learn how these things work now . . . do you guys have any advice.
__________________
1971 222 Hiliner
1973 23 Seacraft Center Console
1973 23 Seacraft Sceptre
1971 25 Seacraft Seafari
1972 28 Cary
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Unread 07-28-2006, 05:59 PM
chumbucket's Avatar
chumbucket chumbucket is offline
God
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 5,067
Default Re: Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

Get rid of it and stuff a Mercruiser into it. ;D

Hi Tim. ;D J/K of course. No exp with Volvo's 'cept for a car we once owned. ::)
__________________
Heavily medicated for your protection.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Unread 07-28-2006, 11:59 PM
willy's Avatar
willy willy is offline
God
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: new jersey
Posts: 9,406
Default Re: Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

I believe that is the same outdrive Reel Crabby had in his V
Different motor though
__________________
Willy
1986 V20 Old School
1992 V20 1992 150 Yamaha
1997 HydraSport 2250 Vector
2009 17' G3 Outfitter "G Spot"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDebw...eature=related
"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted and I won't be laid on a hand on. I don't do these things to others and I require the same from them" JW
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Unread 07-29-2006, 12:02 AM
bigshrimpin bigshrimpin is offline
God
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,597
Default Re: Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

I think the motor is porked. There is a little water in the oil. The outdrive is pretty tight and gear oil is clean. Gonna get a new head gasket and a manual and see if we can get this thing to go!!!
__________________
1971 222 Hiliner
1973 23 Seacraft Center Console
1973 23 Seacraft Sceptre
1971 25 Seacraft Seafari
1972 28 Cary
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Unread 07-29-2006, 12:27 AM
Franco's Avatar
Franco Franco is offline
God
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Chesapeake Virginia
Posts: 2,355
Default Re: Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

The 270 is a bad a$$ drive, just check the bellows. Never had an issue with my Volvo drive. You can also swap a lower unit off a duo prop right on to the drive. I think you can also change the bellhousing and go to a GM small block engine with a little work.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Unread 07-29-2006, 01:58 AM
V20Twin's Avatar
V20Twin V20Twin is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 102
Default Re: Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

The 270 Volvo is a tough drive and yes you can change the bellhousing and go with Ford are GM blocks another good thing about Volvo the sea water pump is on the front of the motor easy to change on the water the 130’s did have a history of heads cracking good luck getting her up and running
__________________
1975V20 Twin Johnson 70\'s&&1976 V20-1993 150 johnson&&1971 17 boston whaler -1988 140 johnson
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Unread 07-29-2006, 03:33 AM
bigshrimpin bigshrimpin is offline
God
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,597
Default Re: Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

Thanks Guys - I've never played with one of these i/o's before . . . I kind of like them. The guy claims to have gotten 4.5mpg with this setup. The space is limited (narrow) Franco or v20twin any ideas how wide the small block is?
__________________
1971 222 Hiliner
1973 23 Seacraft Center Console
1973 23 Seacraft Sceptre
1971 25 Seacraft Seafari
1972 28 Cary
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Unread 07-29-2006, 09:11 AM
V20Twin's Avatar
V20Twin V20Twin is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 102
Default Re: Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

The width of a small block GM is about 28"----on another note if you are going to change the oil in that drive it takes 40W motor oil
__________________
1975V20 Twin Johnson 70\'s&&1976 V20-1993 150 johnson&&1971 17 boston whaler -1988 140 johnson
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Unread 08-02-2006, 02:35 AM
bigshrimpin bigshrimpin is offline
God
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,597
Default Re: Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

Just bought the same setup inside a donor boat. $300 . . . Yeah baby!!

2 - 270 outdrives and an aq130C with working steering and controls.
Started it up today and it purrs . . . 120psi in all 4.
3 anchors, life jackets, teak swim platform, working single axle trailer.

All I have to do is dump the boat!! Boat looks like hell!! Motor is very nice.
__________________
1971 222 Hiliner
1973 23 Seacraft Center Console
1973 23 Seacraft Sceptre
1971 25 Seacraft Seafari
1972 28 Cary
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Unread 08-02-2006, 11:05 AM
reelapeelin's Avatar
reelapeelin reelapeelin is offline
God
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 15,610
Default Re: Volvo I/O aq130c and 270 drive.

yeah, BS...wouldn't wanna stuff a wave in that baby...you'd be stuffin' YOURSELF :o ...

Hey!!...is the windshield on that puppy V-20-able??... ??? Several here would probably want it if it is... ;)...
__________________
'74 V-20/ BF 150
'95 V-21/ BF 150
'84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc
'87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha



http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/MJ-hide/Iphone201205.jpg
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:31 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.