Hello Everybody

[Marco74]

Hello Everybody,
my name is Marco and I'm from Italy.
I'm new to the forum, I recently acquired a 1970 XK19 that I'm about to restore.
Unfortunately the previous owner blew the original 327QA engine and replaced it with an OMC Sterndrive.
I'd like to convert it back to V-Drive but being in Italy it's not an easy task.
I found a 350QA in USA with Paragon transmission but it's the wrong Ratio.
So I'm still searching for a suitable V-Drive, any suggestion is appreciated!
Here she is:

[jfrprops]

Marco, really pretty boat...sorry about the stern drive! Understand wanting to go back to the Vee drive...wish I could help but that is out of my area....someone on here will know though...so hang in there. You say you found a Q with a paragon that was wrong ratio...what is the right ratio?
John in Va.

[Marco74]

Hi John,
thanks a lot for your reply.
Original ratio was 1:1.
Since the paragon seems unobtainable I'd switch to another V-Drive but being a tight fit I fear anything different from the original would not fit...
Has anybody ever used a difeerent unit? Could you give me your suggestions?
Thanks a lot and have a nice day everybody!
Marco

[island time]

Hi Marco,
Welcome .
I seem to recall a recent thread about someone converting to a different V-drive/transmission brand for the same reasons you are facing, I think you will find it if you look back through the posts in this section.
I believe I would also search online for transmission suppliers, these places will also be able to provide V-drive hardware. You can find a list of Buzz-friendly sources right here by doing a search within the Boat Buzz.
Sorry the previous owner was not smarter about butchering a beautiful classic that now you have to fix but it's great to hear that you understand the importance of and are willing to do so.
Keep us posted please.

Craig

[tkhersom]

Hi Marco:

I would suggest also posing your question on Paul Pletcher's Commander forum. http://www.network54.com/Forum/424840

Paul is a Board Member of the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club and he and his followers are very versed in these boats.

Thanks for becoming a member!

Troy Hersom

PS: BEAUTIFUL BOAT!