94 3.0L engine interchangability. Cracked block

[CatriderF7]

So I'm looking at buying a boat from someone that didnt winterize it and resulted in a cracked block. I was wondering what exactly ill be looking at for replacement blocks if its not repairable. From what I know the 3.0 volvo penta is just a bored out 2.5L chevy engine. Id like to be able to just replace the block with a car block but the odd size of the 3.0 has me a little unsure of what exactly I can do with it besides spending the big bucks on a remaned Marine block. Looking for any tips from people who have done this before

 

[bruceb58]

Re: 94 3.0L engine interchangability. Cracked block

No car ever had the 3.0.

 

[CatriderF7]

Re: 94 3.0L engine interchangability. Cracked block

Yeah I know that. What about getting a 2.5L long Block from a jeep? I know the power loss would be a negative but if its possible i might go that route

 

[Fleetwin]

Re: 94 3.0L engine interchangability. Cracked block

Yeah I know that. What about getting a 2.5L long Block from a jeep? I know the power loss would be a negative but if its possible i might go that route

Not the same. The Jeep 2.5 was either a GM based block or a Jeep (AMC) block.

Even if it is the GM block, it's a different animal. The 2.5 GM had a cross flow head. The 3.0L is not a cross flow. The 2.5 and 3.0 GM blocks were Industrial engines, they never were in vehicles.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 94 3.0L engine interchangability. Cracked block

So I'm looking at buying a boat from someone that didnt winterize it and resulted in a cracked block. I was wondering what exactly ill be looking at for replacement blocks if its not repairable. From what I know the 3.0 volvo penta is just a bored out 2.5L chevy engine. Id like to be able to just replace the block with a car block but the odd size of the 3.0 has me a little unsure of what exactly I can do with it besides spending the big bucks on a remaned Marine block. Looking for any tips from people who have done this before

Ayuh,... If cracked Internally, it Ain't,...

As stated, the 2.5l, 'n the 3.0ls are industrial/ marine, not automotive,...