REPOWER 1979 246FF OMC I/O to OUTBOARD ON BRACKET

[gabe]

I have a 1979 246 OMC I/O (800 series).  Had boat since new and ready for 2nd repower.  Now that OMC is out of business I was thinking of closing up the hole in the transom and installing a 4 stroke outboard on a GIL or ARMSTRONG bracket.  Does anyone know if the transom is strong enough to handle this type of conversion.  Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.   THANKS

[Anonymous]

desiel volvo penta stern drive is what i would do

[Radioshop]

I second the diesel vote, but would reccomend the Mercury/Cummins offering over the Volvo.  Parts on Volvos can be mighty pricey.

[Argo]

I like the cummins too. But that is cause that is whats in my new truck.  :)  You would be fine with the outboard bracket as it is done all the time.  I have one on my 246.