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    Penta 280 outdrive to mercedes om648

    The aq130 has a wot around 5000 rpm. The om648 has a red line at 4500 max power at 4200. Can the correct drive be achieved by re-propping the existing drive? I'm not really intending to use the full power of the om648, the hull is designed to cruise using around 180 hp total.
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    Penta 280 outdrive to mercedes om648

    Thank you for the reply. There will many hurdles along the way 🤣. To me being able to marry the engine and outdrive is the first hurdle to clear.
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    Penta 280 outdrive to mercedes om648

    Thank you for the reply. There is no off the shelf manifold but I can fabricate one. In my mind the drive adaptor is more difficult. Yes I will need to change the flywheel cover (primary drive shaft housing.) That was my question, will the double bearing pds work with my outdrives, also which...
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    Penta 280 outdrive to mercedes om648

    Hi all. New on here and wondering if someone wouldn't mind sharing some knowledge with me. I bought an old fairline mirage 29 with twin aq130 engines coupled to penta 280 outdrives. Love the boat, hate the engines. I have it in my mind to convert to a 6 cylinder mercedes diesel engine...
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