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by woodpigs
Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:28 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: BB70 Volvo Penta fuel hose
Replies: 16
Views: 30387

When you go to VP- automotive's web site, look down the page, and use the download with the US flag. The download you want is for the PV/ Duett, those are the model cars that used the B16 motor, the same motor that is a BB70 in the marine use. Here is one more place to get a hose or a fuel pump kit,...
by woodpigs
Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: BB70 Volvo Penta fuel hose
Replies: 16
Views: 30387

For a Volvo original flex fuel line go to: http://www.vp-autoparts.com/
On page 16, part # 64757. Hope this is some help. :D
by woodpigs
Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: rebuilding a bb70 engine
Replies: 4
Views: 11337

Peter, here are a couple of websites to try, one is from Sweden and ships world wide. The other is in the USA. http://www.cvi-automotive.se/webshop/ http://www.vp-autoparts.com/ Oil filters can be found at NAPA auto parts for the volvo B16 engine listed in the catalogs for the Volvo PV & Duett m...
by woodpigs
Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Blue paint behind Thompson emblem
Replies: 8
Views: 9963

Hi Eric! The answer to your question was posted a while ago in the forum. In the Thompson Paint, finishes, colors, tips. Half way down, " Emblem Parallelogram" (two pages). One quote by Andreas: "Rod, here's is what someone sent me once regarding the blue trapazoid shape: 60 and 120 d...
by woodpigs
Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: 1960 Thompson Deluxe Sea Lancer
Replies: 21
Views: 59863

I just got some of this paint a week ago. It is Thompson Lemonade Yellow. I got it from George Kirby Jr. Paint Co., try this link :
www.kirbypaint.com , Good Luck, Rami.
by woodpigs
Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:17 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: 1962 Volvo-Panta I/O
Replies: 4
Views: 13206

Here is the wiring diagram (from original). Rami.
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by woodpigs
Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:02 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: 1962 Volvo-Panta I/O
Replies: 4
Views: 13206

Andreas The engine looks just like mine, If so it is a Volvo B16A with a Zenith 34 VN carb. The B16B & D motor had 2, SU H4 Carbs for a bit more HP. The M18 Volvo motor ran side draft carbs (as compared with the B16's down draft). Some parts are available from british restoration outlets as well...
by woodpigs
Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:26 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: My new barn find, need Help.
Replies: 5
Views: 6335

At this point I think I'm going to leave it in to keep it original. It is going to come out to revarnish the inside. The seats, floor, engine, windshield, and all other stuff are coming off. I have to check the regulations at Lake Tahoe, as far as leaving it (The head) operational. I hear it is a NO...
by woodpigs
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: My new barn find, need Help.
Replies: 5
Views: 6335

Thanks for the input Andreas!
I have given some thought to the engine swap & I am just going to stay with the stock engine (just rebuild it).
Rami.
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by woodpigs
Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: My new barn find, need Help.
Replies: 5
Views: 6335

I Forgot!

Forgot to mention That the plaque on the boat is: Thompson Bros. Peshtigo Wis. Ser# 19921 - The transom # is 10677 Best regards, Rami.
by woodpigs
Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: My new barn find, need Help.
Replies: 5
Views: 6335

My new barn find, need Help.

Hi! I just picked up a 1961 Thompson OffShore 19Ft. I know I am going to need lots of input while restoring her, but to start with, the boat does not have a drain plug, it is a Volvo Penta I/O. It has a bilge pump. Would it be wise to drill the transom & install one or maybe two trough transom d...