I am using a standard GM marine bellhousing and shaft coupler mounted to a
manual transmission flywheel. Attached to that is a volvo transmission to
give me a 2:1 reduction and forword-nuetral-reverse gears. I had a constant
velolcity joint made from 2 universal joints that connects between the trans
and drive to take up the engine vibration and slight angle change.The
exhaust manifolds were right out of the OSCO catalog and I am having custom
risers made to connect them to the turbo.

My prop is 17X18" so I may need to get it recupped after I see how it
performs.

This project is a bit of an experiment for me. I am a little concerned about
the ability of the volvo tran to take the power. I was told this trans was
from a 160hp TAM series. With the added turbo I hope to get 175-200hp out of
the 6.5l.

I have not taken any pictures yet, but I will try to get some this weekend.

Here is a nice ASD equipped pilot boat
http://www.pacificdriveline.co.nz/ar...face_drive.htm

This site features several applications using ASD's
http://www.h-ri.com/ASD_Photos/ASD_photos.html


"Terry King" wrote in message
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Hi Paul,

That's quite a project. I've only seen the surface drive units on high-
powered high-speed boats. Can you point to any photos (maybe yours?) of
a more typical boat installation?

How are you doing reverse? What kind of overall ratio to the prop, and
what size/pitch prop??

I am currently repowering a 28' Fiberform.
A 6.5L diesel from a Suburban is being installed with a single Arneson
surface drive.

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Regards, Terry King ...In The Woods In Vermont

The one who Dies With The Most Parts LOSES!! What do you need?