High Capacity "1/2" System - Early Model Volvo Penta Sterndrive 4.3L/5.7L V6/V8 w/ V-Belt (#MFV5241)

NOTE: If your engne is equipped with fuel line as shown in the following pictures, it is required to install a flexible fuel line to allow clearance around the thermostat housing included in this FWC kit....
Fuel Line 1....   Fuel Line 2...

The following links are for pictures of a typical late model Volvo Penta, such as this system is intended to fit. Select the following links to see if this is representative of your particular engine.
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Specifications
Fits 2005 and earlier Volvo GM based small block V6/V8 engines 262-305-350 CID both sterndrive and inboard with no power steering pump or with power steering pump mounted low on the port side. Especially designed for the low capacity raw water pumps used on sterndrive engines. Some engines have fuel line routing and fuel filter location that must be changed slightly. Block only. Engine block on fresh water system. Exhaust manifolds remain on raw water system. 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 painted black. Brackets and other components painted black or zinc plated. Hose clamps all stainless. Shell and tube type. Special new high capacity design. All copper alloy construction made to the highest industry standards. Heavy-duty dual demountable clean out end covers. Zinc anode protection. Will maintain engine temperature in the 160-170 F range using a 160 degree F thermostat, included in kit. System has capacity safety margin higher than industry standards. Heaters such as galley water heaters and cabin heaters are easily connected to the system by utilizing the cooling system bypass connections. Very easy installation of approximately one hour, assuming new engine and normal accessibility. Allow additional time for filling and testing. Installation skills are not beyond those of most do-it-yourself boat owners. Complete illustrated installation instructions are included in kit. Ordinary hand tools used. Two year warranty on complete kit.

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.