need i/o v-8 engine compartment pictures

[nasher]

Hi,is there anyone out there that could help me with some pitures of there i/o v-8 or v-6 motor mount base?I have a '86 V20 with the 470 4cly.I am trying to convert to a v6 or v8.Supprisingly, there is very little info for the conversion.I would like to install "L" brackets to the sides of engine compartment with a crossbrace in between (like my old glastron).Not sure if the box is strong enough. Any pitures would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks Tim

 

[macojoe]

Just fill the transom hole, add a 25 gal gas tank were the motor was, bolt a bracket and a 150 or better outboard, and end your misery for ever!

O yea welcome to the site!

 

[frayed_knot]

Re: need i/o v-8 engine compartment  pictures

Motor mounts are bolted directly into the top of the stringers. I'll try and get a few pics for ya.

 

[frayed_knot]

Re: need i/o v-8 engine compartment  pictures

Okie dokie, this is the best I could do for ya:

Port side:

Starboard side:

 

[msbhammer]

Re: need i/o v-8 engine compartment  pictures

Welcome to the site.
Why do you want to do so much beefing up on the engine support. Stringers rotted ?

 

[garagenc]

Re: need i/o v-8 engine compartment  pictures

I'm repowering now, I have a i/o go to the repair section and look up repowering, I have pics in there where I replaced one of the stringers that the motor mount brackets screws into.. If you want I can take additional pics and post.

 

[nasher]

Re: need i/o v-8 engine compartment  pictures

Hi,thanks for the replies.I appreciate the help.My engine compartment does not have stringers.It had a merc. 470(front engine mount).After looking at pics.I see I will have to add stringers,stay with crappy 4 cyl. or go w/ outboard conversion.My '77 glastron(302w/volvo 280)the motor mounts were attached to the sides of the engine compartment with a cross brace.I will checkout the pics in the repair section. Again thanks everyone for the help Tim.

 

[76GMC1500]

Re: need i/o v-8 engine compartment  pictures

Well, this isn't a V20, but I think the V20's were made from the same mold.  The hull construction is different, there are no stringers except to support the deck so blocks were added to bolt the motor to.  The picture was taken to show off some new wiring but you can see a motor mount in the back.