Fresh Water System for Volvo Penta SBC Marine Engines. Fits years 1999-earlier. Half System.

Freshwater Conversion Kit for Volvo Penta Marine Engines. Half System. Fits years 1999-earlier

Brand New freshwater cooling conversion kit for Volvo Penta small block chevy marine applications years 1999-earlier. This kit will fit 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 6.2L marine applications. This is a "half kit" (i.e. this cools the engine block only). On average, this kit will take 2-3 hours for installation. This kit comes with everything needed for installation. Nothing more will be needed. If you are unsure if this will fit your application, please contact us a serial number off of your application (ex. 4100128284)

MADE IN THE USA!

Will this kit fit my application? Here are some specs:

• Will fit Volvo Penta applications years 1999-earlier
• Fits small block GM engines (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L, 6.2L)
• Half Kit (cools engine block only)
• Designed for applications that have the power steering pump mounted low on the port side of the motor, or are not using a power steering pump
• Reference: MON-MFV-5241 when contacting us

Two year warranty with telephone and email customer support provided by the manufacturer.

CONVERSION KIT FITS

1999 or earlier GM (Chevy) based V6/V8 engines lacking power steering or with power steering pump mounted low on port side of engine.

SPACE REQUIREMENT
System mounts vertically on front starboard side of engine. Fits within overall height, width and length of engine. Expansion tank 9" wide, 9" high, 5" deep mounts separately on vertical surface next to engine. In case of unforeseen installation space problems kit may be returned within 30 days for full credit.

COOLING SYSTEM TYPE 
Block only. Engine block on fresh water system. Exhaust manifolds remain on raw water system.

CONVERSION KIT 
Kit includes heat exchanger, heavy-duty translucent plastic expansion tank plus all other components necessary to complete conversion. Some components from engine are reused. Heat Exchanger and Brackets are finished in black. Hose clamps all stainless steel.

HEAT EXCHANGER 
Shell and tube type. Specifically designed for the low cooling water flows, characteristic of sterndrive engines. All copper alloy construction made to the highest industry standards. Heavy-duty dual demountable clean out end covers. Zinc anode protection.

COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY 
Will maintain engine temperature in the 160-170 range using 160 F thermostat, included in kit. Higher temperature thermostats may be used but may result in too high oil temperature if the engine is run hard. System has capacity safety margin higher than industry standards.

HEATER SYSTEM HOOKUP 
Heaters such as galley water heaters and cabin heaters are easily connected to the system by utilizing the cooling system bypass connection. Complete instructions included in kit.

INSTALLATION TIME 
Approximately one hour for experienced mechanic assuming new engine and normal accessibility. Allow additional time for filling and testing. Expect a professional installer to include safety margin and charge for 2-3 hours of labor. Installation skills are not beyond those of most do-it-yourself boat owners. All components bolt on. No metal cutting involved. Some pipe thread connections. Some hose cutting.

INSTALLATION TOOLS 
Minimum: screw driver, 7/8 deep socket or box wrench, 9/16 socket or box wrench, medium pipe wrench, knife, pipe dope.