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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-10-2020, 07:56
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Update found out that the westerbeke 10-two is a Mitsubishi k2b engine that is used in small lawn tractors and forklifts.

I purchased one for real cheap due to previous owner wanting a new engine...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-04-2020, 09:55
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

all you have to do is figure out what Kubota block you have and have the local farm tractor dealer do the rebuild . Or you could repower with about any small marine diesel or rip it all out and go...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-06-2019, 22:06
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

wrong coast darn it . Not worth the cost of shipping
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-06-2019, 20:01
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

where are you located? I could use that a4 as a parts motor
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-05-2019, 19:03
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

you mean like the run thru the red sea after the Suez canal as recommended to avoid possible piracy issues for 24 to 36 hours straight on a circumnavigation or just a transit from the med to the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 21:34
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

I make a living on my name . If I make a mistake I loose business .
You really don't get it do ya.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 12:58
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

that's the reason for reliability wtshtf like 3 am in a gale on a rocky lee shore.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 22:59
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

as a marine service provider in what could be described as one of the boating capitol of the world.
My opinion is what people count on .
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 22:00
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

there is just so much incorrect in this post .
I ran my semis well over a million miles between rebuilds.
They spend more than 60% of their their run time idling. Which means it shows no miles...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 16:52
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Perkins Heat Exchangers | Perkins Manifolds | Perkins Oil Coolers | Perkins Diesel Parts (https://www.tadiesels.com/heat-exchangers-manifolds.html#B)
They have the heat exchangers they say.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-05-2019, 16:52
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

that about sums it up quite well
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-05-2019, 15:36
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

the op asked a question asking for specific inputs and we have been hopefully providing that via our collective experience dealing with this issue on our own vessels.

That being said when you get...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-05-2019, 14:35
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

marketing and reality are quite different. Requires research to figure out what tractor motor you have .
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-05-2019, 13:30
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

you do realise that the yanmar's are are not ( for the most part ) purpose built for Marine they are in fact marinized farm tractor engines .
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-05-2019, 09:54
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

so long as you some day do get out here :whistling::biggrin:
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-05-2019, 09:00
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

yes john but why not stack the deck in your favor if possible .

When you start sailing your own boat to well out of the way places for extended periods you will likely have a slightly different...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-05-2019, 07:59
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

I agree and any poster that says that these are sailboats and any skipper worth his salt can maneuver his/her boat any place they want in any conditions. Right

Forget about the fact that while...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-05-2019, 13:50
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

it will be the best 50 bucks you will ever spend on a boat.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-05-2019, 10:52
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

in your situation if you are looking to purchase I would get a general survey as well as a mechanical survey and engine oil analysis .after at least 10 hours on new oil.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-05-2019, 08:17
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

non ethanol fuel.
My 1972 monkey wards 2.5 runs s great starts first or second lull every time .
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-05-2019, 07:49
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

even with your electronics and injection systems 2 things you should do
1) use non ethanol fuel
2) change your water pump impeller at least every other year ( if not annually)
it is your...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-05-2019, 23:52
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

there is also the whole cluster that you can get yourself up the creek with in electronics would much rather mechanical injection . Works without electricity just like a good old carb.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-05-2019, 23:48
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

That's why I like my md2 it can be hand cranked

as of now the only parts I don't have spares of is the md2 specific parts like the block and crankshaft , 90% of the rest will fit the md1 md2 or...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-05-2019, 22:13
Replies: 220
Views: 40,688
Posted By newhaul
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

cost of overhaul vs new when off for extended remote cruising there is the expected reliability factor for those not as mechanically inclined
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