My current "Benchseat 18" as found has a Volvo/Holman~Moody 270 that is in just fair shape. I need to pull it apart and add some new bearings, universals, seals, boots, etc.
There is no pitting on this old outdrive case.
I would like to add power trim !
This is a "Must Have" for this new aft benchseat drive position.
ALSO~~~
My complete tilt motor assembly was stolen off this old Volvo 270 before I bought this project !
I am debating if I should try to find a complete 280T outdrive assembly from bellhousing to prop ?
I am not a Volvo drive expert by any means~~~
I have put seal kits, universals,bearings, and boots, in a few of them before.
I have much more experience in the old Mercruiser TRS /velvet drive combos.
I had one for 15 years .
I have never owned , or worked on, a Merc. Alpha or Bravo !
Would my old 270 drive work with a 280T transom shield & hydraulic pump unit ?
Is there a better option for getting power tilt here ?
I would like to keep the old time tested Volvo AQ drive system as I hear they are almost bullet-proof up to about 400 horsepower !
It would also save me some cash !
I hear some parts & props are hard to find for the old 270/280 drives ?
Should I replace the entire outdrive set-up ?
&
Give this old Volvo 270 drive to a forum member here who could use it ?
I also have no engine at the moment~~~
The old 270 was set up as a Ford Holmam~Moody unit.
I assume basically a standard Volvo 270 with Hollman~Moody badging ?
I would need to swap out the drive's old Ford bellhousing for a SB Chevy unit.
I have no drive damper assemby at all now .
If all else fails I can always spring for a new Merc. Bravo drive !
But at what cost compared to staying with the old Volvo 270/280 & 280Tdrives ?
Both in price ?
And ability to obtain spare parts in the future ?
Does Volvo still support these old drives with new parts ?
Now is the time to pick a final drive system & engine for this project as I plan to soon replace the rotted tramsom wood core & repair stringer rot next !
This project had been on hold because of the sudden Cancer illness & passing-away of my Father .
All ideas & opinions appreciated !
Thank's