VOLVO PENTA AQUAMATIC

7.4Gi/SX
8-cylinder, 4-stroke, gasoline marine engine
228 kW (310 hp)

Engine
Electronic fuel injected 7.4 liter gaso- 7.4Gi with Aquamatic
line engine in a V-8 configuration. The SX drive
engine is ideal for the sport perform-
ance segment in single and twin in-
stallations.
Seawater-cooled with cast iron cy-
linder block, cylinder heads and ex-
haust manifolds, specially developed
for marine environment. Easily acces-
sible seawater pump located in the
front of the engine. Easily replaceable
fuel filter of canister type. The 7.4Gi is
equipped with hydraulic valve lifters,
which eliminate the need of valve ad-
justment. The crankshaft is supported
with five four-bolt main bearings for
extra strength and smooth running.
The advanced combustion system
minimizes noxious exhaust emissions
and enhances overall enjoyment of
boating.
Fuel injection for easy and smooth shifting. Pattern- Coast Guard requirements.
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) of Multi matched spiral bevel gears for opti- The engine is completely wired
Port Fuel Injection execution. The MPI mum strength and minimum gear with easy plug-in connection of wire
system is monitored by an Electronic whine. Break-away shaft coupling to harness to instrument panel. 65 A
Control Module (ECM) and gives the prevent costly drivetrain repairs. alternator with outlet for voltage sen-
following advantages: More respon- Hydrodynamic design of the lower sor cable for optimum charging ca-
sive and smoother acceleration. Excel- drive housing ensures excellent pacity. The electrical system for the
lent turnkey starts in all weather condi- course stability both at high speed engine is protected by a 50 A circuit
tions. Smooth, reliable idling. Re- and when maneuvering at low speeds breaker.
duced fuel consumption. Improved and reverse. The drive is equipped Electric hydraulic power trim motor
control of emissions. with easily maneuvered hydraulic pow- with easy plug-in connection, pro-
Additional features built into the sys- er trim for obtaining the best running tected by a 50 A circuit breaker.
tem are: Engine knock control for position at different sea and load con- Full instrumentation and wiring har-
compensation of less-than-perfect ditions. ness (option on certain markets).
gasoline, overspeed protection, rpm For maximum corrosion protection:
reduction of the engine for low oil 23 step paint process and sacrificial Technical description:
pressure and high engine tempera- anodes. Engine and block
—Cylinder block and cylinder heads made of
ture. Altitude compensation for air Either right- (standard) or left-hand cast iron for good corrosion resistance
density. Self-diagnostic capabilities. propellers can be used. A choice of —Pistons with two compression rings and
Two fuel pumps for low and high stainless steel and aluminum propellers one oil scraper ring
—Five-bearing crankshaft
pressure respectively. available for different applications. —Valve train consisting of single camshaft,
The 7.4Gi features standard power hydraulic valve lifters, push rods and two
Aquamatic sterndrive
steering for maximum driving comfort. valves per cylinder
The SX single propeller drive is of the
most modern design with exhaust Electrical system
through the propeller hub for quiet 12 V corrosion-protected marine elec-
and efficient operation. Cone clutch trical system which meets the U.S.
7.4Gi/SX
Engine mounting —ECM unit ensures constant optimum per- —Coolant water intake for the engine located
—Two adjustable rubber mounts, one on formance with diagnostic capability at the lower part of the drive
each side of the engine, and two between —Outlet on alternator for voltage sensor cable —Pattern-matched spiral bevel gears
transom shield assembly and engine for optimized charging —Through-hub exhaust
Lubrication system —65 A alternator with internal transistorized —Overload protection sleeve (break-away
voltage regulator coupling)
—Pressure lubrication system with full-flow
—Breakerless electronic ignition system —The drive can be tilted 55°
oil filter of spin-on type
—Resettable 50 A fuses for protection of the —The drive can be turned 28° in each direction
Fuel system engines’s electrical system and power trim —Built-in kick-up function to reduce possible
—Multi Port Fuel Injection system (MPI) —One 20 A resettable fuse for protection of the damage, in the event the drive strikes an
—Fuel filter with water separator fuel pumps and one 12.5 A resettable fuse for underwater object
—Two electric fuel feed pumps protection of the fuel injection system —Belt-driven power steering pump
—Stainless steel fuel lines —Starter motor power 1.0 kW —Oil cooler for power steering
Inlet and exhaust system —Audio alarm for temperature and oil pressure – Active corrosion protection as accessory
—Marine intake manifold, developed for Multi Instruments Power Trim
Port Fuel Injection (option on certain markets) —Electrically operated hydraulic system with
—Flame arrestor —Complete instrument panel including: trim gauge for best driving comfort
—Closed crankcase ventilation Rev counter, engine temperature gauge, oil
—Seawater-cooled exhaust manifolds and
risers made of cast iron
pressure gauge, voltmeter, key switch, two Accessories
fuses, instrument light switch An extensive range of accessories for:
—Complete exhaust line with pipe and bel- —Wiring harness from engine to instrument
lows for exhaust outlet through the drive —Fuel system —Cooling system
panel
—Control system —Steering system
Cooling system —Maneuver switch for power trim
—Instruments —Electric system
—Thermostatically controlled seawater cooling —Wiring harness from trim pump to maneuver
—Comfort & Safety —Propeller & Drive
—Crankmounted seawater pump switch for power trim
—Maintenance
—Multi-V belt with spring tensioner
—Electrocoated exhaust risers
Drive For detailed information, please see Acces-
—Single propeller drive which can be run with sory catalogs.
Electrical system both right- and left-hand propellers
—12 V corrosion-protected electrical system —Cone clutch

Technical Data
Engine designation ..................................... 7.4Gi 1) Contact your local Volvo Penta dealer for further information.
Propeller shaft power kW (hp*) ............... 228 (310) Not all models, standard equipment and accessories are avail-
able in all countries. All specifications are subject to change
Max. engine speed, rpm ............................ 4600 without notice.
Displacement, l (in3) ................................... 7.4 (454) The engine illustrated may not be entirely identical to produc-
tion standard engines.
Number of cylinders ................................... V-8
Bore/stroke, mm .......................................... 108/101.6
in. ............................................ (4.25/4.00)
Compression ratio ...................................... 9.1:1
Volvo Penta Aquamatic drive ................... SX
Ratio .............................................................. 1.43:1
Dry weight engine, transom shield
and drive, kg (lb) ......................................... 541 (1193)
A. Engine length along crank
center line, mm (in.) ............................... 984 (38.75)
B. Engine width, mm (in.) .......................... 798 (31.4)
C. Height above crankshaft, mm (in.) ..... 540 (21.26)
D. Height below crankshaft, mm (in.) ..... 264 (10.4)
* Propshaft power according to ISO 8665.
Duty rating: R5 (Pleasure Duty)
IMEC Standard.
1)
SAV-1 approved.
7740288-1 English 07-1999. © 1999 AB Volvo Penta.

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SE-405 08 Göteborg, Sweden