Archimedes 14 opinions please

[kevinw3912]

I have just bought this engine to run on a rib/tender, however-and Im not knowledgable on this, I have been advised it may be more suitable to a classic craft.
The engine looks in almost new condition, its just serviced and runs perfectly (it has come from a chandlers and they have given 3 months guarantee). Its even got the spare shearpin still glued in the cowl from new.
If I didnt already know it was an old engine I would say on looking that it has been used casually for less than a season. It has a volvo penta plate on the shaft, spares didnt seem to be a problem as new impellor was fitted, is it even old? I am presuming from the name early seventies.
Question is do I use it on my modern rib or is it better used by the owner of a period craft, would anyone want it for such use?
pics by email from kayuu9@googlemail.com if required.
Thanks in advance

[se7en]

The engine production finished in 1976..!! only very limited spares available, Volvo have no spares for these engines, and have not had any for the last 25 years.