New engine, any suggestions?

[Antoinef]

Hello everyone,
I'm in the process to restore a volga that was once powered by an outboard motor.
I would like to put one of the new contra-rotative z drive with an inboard diesel (probably around 150 HP).
Does anyone knows the depth of the drive.
Any suggestions on an engine/z-drive combination?
Thank’s in advance,

[Mark]

Hello Antoinef,

I have seen a few Volga 275's with a mercruser heck drive.
Build as low as possible, some have a extension in de drive.
maybe a volvo 280? or 290 duoprop is a good option?
Friend od my is putting a mercedes OM606 behind his 290 duoprop
in his Volga 275..

Regards,

Mark

[Antoinef]

Hi Mark,
Thank's for your answer.
I'm going to look for a Volvo 280.
The Mercury (VW) diesel engine with the bravo three looks very interesting too.
Just not sure about the depth of the Z-drive.
Thank's again,
Antoine

[Eduard]

He Guys,

I have a Volga with an original Penta-drive Z drive (AQ 170
Stern drive). The standard AQ has an extension of 10 cm. This extension and is not available from Penta. It has been casted in Russia. The biggest available extension from penta 5 cm (see picture).
My Volga has an Inboard engine. Originally, off factory it was a Volvo penta B30 (6 cyl) engine. I replaced the engine with a penta D3 190 (5cyl) and the AQ180 was rebuild with the

If you need any measurements, just ask
I do have pictures how we tackled the problems