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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-05-2019, 16:26
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

That is actually recommended if your running slow. Run hard for 20-30 minutes every 2 hrs of slow.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-05-2019, 07:12
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

I never actually saw the 2003 without the head on it. The owner of the 50 told me it did not have PVC. Maybe the blow by was so great the PVC system could not handle it. I did see the glazed...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 22:48
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

I am not sure why they recommend reving them. Diesels regardless of whether you pull a stop cable, press a stop button or just turn the key off all stop the same way. The high pressure fuel pump...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 22:18
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

For most of them I am not sure but from what I have heard and seen it was likely cylinder glazing from being run to light or not bringing it properly up to temp. That is not going to hurt in the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 21:45
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Your not special I make my living with my name too. If I make a mistake I get fired or have my contract cancelled. When I look for a new project they ask around about me even before they...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 21:36
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

I agree. The other thing I would want to stay away from if possible is a turbo. When the turbo goes you have an engine that will not run above an idle. Not an issue at the dock or if you know its...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 21:19
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Quite puffed with yourself I can see. Not sure that makes your opinion any more valid than mine.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 21:17
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Yupe... I have to agree 100% with you. It was no different with Yanmar when I put one in.



I did get good information from an engineer at the Kubota parts place in Oakville. He told me that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 21:06
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

I think I said I agreed with you.


If you look back at my original post you will see I did not say all motors die early, I merely described why some of them they died early and how it could be...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 22:37
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

I agree Jim, with proper care they should last forever and it was misuse that I was talking about and how that misuse occurs. I can assure you that none of them do it on purpose either. Its done...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 22:16
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

there is just so much incorrect in this post In your opinion....



But consider this... when your semi's were working they were working hard, pulling that load up hills and off lights etc. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 20:51
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Bowman Heat Exchangers in the UK should be able to help you if you are real keen on keeping the old 4236 going.


We replaced with a Beta 75 which unfortunately is only actually 66 HP by engine...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 20:43
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Its not about how fast you run the engine. Its about how fast you run the engine in relation to its design rpm.

You need to be running at the top of the torque curve or 60% of RPM or better. I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 20:16
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Price out an oil cooler for a Perkins 4236 or a new heat exchanger and you soon learn why.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 20:14
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Sailor 99
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

I replaced my engine for the same reason everyone else I know did. It was not working correctly and needed a rebuild to some level. In our case constant blowing of head gaskets and over heating. 3...
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