Marine Power Quantum Engine Query

[sb99]

Does anyone have any information or experience of Marine Power Quantum engines.

The information on the engine cover is

En Pac Quantum
Series VR1 premium
350n Marine Power

Would spares / maintenance be a problem?

The reason I am asking is we had a survey and sea trial carried out yesterday and I have never heard of these before, not that that in itself is any surprise as there are numerous terms in this game that I haven’t heard of.

The specification stated that the engine was a mercruiser, so we were surprised to see this different type.
The boat appeared to run well on trial and the surveyor and hired skipper seemed happy. The only problem encountered was starting. ie the starter motor would not initially turn the engine, we could hear solenoid closing but starter would only turn after about 10 attempts. Looking at another thread this may simply be a case of dodgy contacts in solenoid. The starter motor on this engine is located at the bottom of the engine and look awkward to change.

I have taken some photos so can upload if someone gives me some guidance, but any information on this engine is much appreciated. The boat is a 1989 sunray mirage 27ft lol imported 1996.

Thanks Steve

 

[omega2]

Re: Marina Power Quantum Engine Query

get your pics onto photo bucket, then choose the pic and then image the third option copy it, this will correct the size automaticaly, come to this forum to post and paste, and there you have it.

 

[sb99]

Re: Marina Power Quantum Engine Query

and

 

[Chris_d]

Re: Marina Power Quantum Engine Query

Have you had it surveyed? looks like 2 leaking risers there /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[chiefeng]

Re: Marina Power Quantum Engine Query

Try this

http://www.perfprotech.com/home/enpac.pdf

ce

 

[DAVIDO]

Hi Steve,
I would check availability of spares and someone local who can service it etc. It may well be a mercruiser engine rebranded but if the boat was advertised as having a Mercruiser and its not then you have to question its value IMHO.
Cheers

 

[Col]

Thats a small block chevy same as used by mercruiser & Volvo. looking at the photo they look like Volvo exhausts and that is a Volvo transom shield. Parts for the outdrive would be available from Volvo as would most of the engine parts. It is a bit of a "bitza"

I would try a chip on the price if you really like the boat as you will have to search about for some of the correct parts unless you have an engineer conversant with Volvo or Mercruiser petrol engines.

 

[alb40]

Re: Marina Power Quantum Engine Query

Ouch yes very much leaking exhaust risers.

You can bet if they leak outside, then they leak inside, so would get that attended to before you have to buy a new engine anyway! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[sb99]

Re: Marina Power Quantum Engine Query

I haven’t received the surveyors report yet but assume it will include a reference to the leaking exhaust risers. I will address this with the broker. Thanks for the advice /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[sb99]

Thanks for the info on the engine, I will contact the local volvo marine service engineers.