Is it possible to swap my motor (1969 volvo penta) into a older tempest

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  1. niv5674
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    niv5674 Junior Member

    Hello all I was wondering if it is possible to swap my motor from a 69 sea ray (volvo 4 cyl) into a early 80's late 70's tempest bowrider not sure what the tempest had in it before is this even possible?????? Any info would be great
     
    niv5674, Feb 4, 2008
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  2. charmc
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    charmc Senior Member

    In theory, yes. Need many more details to give a conclusive answer. Size of each boat, what was in the tempest before, are you planning to swap lower units as well, and much more.
     
    charmc, Feb 4, 2008
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