318/340/360 Chrysler engine for my Torino

Michael, What's up? The last I remember you were painting up the parts and putting the engine back together! Maybe I missed something???

Pete.. The motor that the PO put in it was a 318 automotive engine with all of the marine bolt-ons. Yeah I made it look good, thinking i could get it to crank right up (even though it has been 5 years). It will turn over, has spark, and it wont even hit a lick with ether! Not sure whats the problem, but I would rather put a marine engine in... you know, since its original. The PO said that he didnt think a 318 was original, he said it was either a 340 or 360. He couldnt remember. Should I just look for a total different motor with more HP? and What engines will bolt up to the old 270 volvo outdrive? I have not messed with anything on motors, except for boltons.. as I never had the equiptment to pull one. I know I can do it, as anything mechanical is my cup of tea... I have know idea what engines bolt up with what tranmissions/outdrives, and or what needs changing to retro fit, alignment, ect. So.. any help would be appreciated!

Steve... Yes, it is standard automotive rotation.

I am not sure either... wish I had some sort of documentation.....

Michael, I found this site last night http://www.powersourcedist.com/1060452.html when researching the 318's.I have one that appears to be original and thought I would check a reman against paying for the machine work, and parts. I don't think that 1400 bucks is bad for a reman.Don't know anything about these folks though. Anyone had any experience with them?

Craig, Thanks for the information. I would love to put a GM motor in it... It would be a lot easier to find parts for! I am going to check out the site in a minute..

Bob, I will also check out that site.. The price isn't bad... but I know there is somewhere out there that has a better price, just have to do some digging...

Pete... Yeah, the engine ran, but he stopped running it when he noticed water in the oil (milky). He drained the oil/water, and replaced it with fresh. Then winterized it. and it set like that for 5 years, before I took it off his hands. I found the problem where the water was coming from, and bought new manifolds, gaskets ect. I still need to put the brass plugs in it, as it still has the auto ones. Standard rotation was not changed, and the starter was the original one that was on the old motor. I will check the compression on all cylinders this weekend, and let you know the results. About the timing question... I have know idea how to set that. no timing light, and even if I did, no idea how to use the dang thing! The motor ran before he stored it. When I took off the intake mani, I marked a line from the base of the distributer, down to the block so that I could line it up back where it was. I replaced the intake after then paint job, then put the distributer back, and lined it up. Prob not the way to do it, but I thought it was a good plan. (what do I know!)

Micheal, Do a search and find one of those "how too" tutorials on using a timing light. It's not at all hard and even the instructions that come with the light will be straight forward. Ether will be a lot easier than trying to explain it here!!

Luch, Unlike Merc or OMC whose outdrives came as a package with the engine, the Volvo could be ordered with any engine. The boat manufacturer could even just get the outdrive and drop in his own engine. Since CC was into the Chryslers back then, I've got a feeling that's what they did!!

I think what Pete is saying is more than correct, you can find almost any engine fit into a Volvo Outdrive around here, something you dont see with Mercruiser's.

Many Commander engines coupled with Volvo's here, as well as Ford, Chevys and Chryslers inline 6's, then of course you have some Volvo Engines too.

What I was trying to say is that you could find almost any marinization with a Volvo Outdrive.