Tsunami Engines/Drives Questions????

fdheld34 · #1 03-20-2011, 09:23 PM

I am looking at purchasing a 1975 Tsunami with twin original B30 3 carb. 6cyl motors with 270 outdrives. I am not familiar with these engines..are parts readily available?? Also, about the drives...are parts avaiable for these as well??..I do not want to purchase if parts are going to be impossible to find...Any and all help, including comments etc... appreciated!!!

Thanks
-Fred

Fr. Frank · #2 03-20-2011, 09:25 PM

Yes, parts are available. There is a conversion manifold to change over to a single carburetor, as well.

fdheld34 · #3 03-20-2011, 09:30 PM

Thanks Father Frank.....do you have a website that you could direct me to regarding parts etc...Ive been googling without success!!!
Good to know conversion to one carb!!!
Oh also how bout parts for outdrives..???
Thanks
-Fred

floorboy · #4 03-21-2011, 12:02 AM

I assume you are talking volvo drives?? I get some of my parts from here.

http://marineengineparts.com/shopsit...l/page545.html

fdheld34 · #5 03-21-2011, 08:22 AM

Thaks so much for link....what about parts for the motors???
link websits etc....just cant find any info!!1
Thaks
-Fred

Fr. Frank · #6 03-21-2011, 02:19 PM

Sierra used to carry the intake manifold. If you can't find that, use the fuel injection system from Volvo 160 or 164 automobile. It's the same motor.

fdheld34 · #7 03-23-2011, 10:20 AM

Well after doing some research and pm's..I have decided to not purchase this Tsunami....darned exhaust manifolds alone for these engines are $1500-$2000 each...also many people stated heads crack/warp etc....well the search continues!!!
Thanks all for input and phone calls!!
-Fred

Islandtrader · #8 03-24-2011, 09:07 PM

It would be cheaper to buy a new engine

Fr. Frank · #9 03-25-2011, 12:41 AM

Fred, is that the boat advertised on CL for $2350?

fdheld34 · #10 03-27-2011, 10:31 PM

Frank..yes it is..it was up around 4500 or so about 3 months ago...Its going to be there for a while..I think!!! My neighbor is aware of the boat as well...he knew the former owner...and told me the boat has not been in the water for quite a while (years he said)

yes... cheaper to buy two engines...guess those AQ 69-70s are old school with lots of issues (after doing more research)..I was thinking of going with new power but I would have to get the boat and trailer at a discounted price to be able to afford them..I was also thinking of going with a bracket and purchase a used outboard..around 225 or 250..but again money is the main issue...always is..then bouncing the idea around about 2 3.0 Jasper long blocks..but dont know if the 270 outdrives are functional..(darned trim units are around 300 plus dollars..if you can find them!!!)..so another bag o worms there as well!!!Also, I am not set up to pull those engines with my little engine hoist (worked good on my shammy but obviously not on this hull)
The trailer is also a 1975 no brakes etc...etc. so in reality I would be purchasing just a hull ...and at that price its not feasible or profitable in the end... for me at least (guess they never really are)!!!!..

Plus my gut feeling told me to walk away from it after a long inspection etc..!!!!

Just thinking outloud and typing...excuse my babbling!!

-Fred