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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-01-2015, 07:19
Replies: 105
Views: 22,522
Posted By colemj
Re: Which new engine for repower

To be clear, I only deal with companies that sell Perkins parts - not Perkins itself. For example, Transatlantic Diesel and Marinepartsexpress.

Mark
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-01-2015, 16:02
Replies: 105
Views: 22,522
Posted By colemj
Re: Which new engine for repower

Thanks for that Greg. Yes, I am out of date because I only need to worry about our current 1998 engines. Thankfully, I can still get a price break from Perkins on them!

Mark
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-01-2015, 14:04
Replies: 105
Views: 22,522
Posted By colemj
Re: Which new engine for repower

Are you saying that Perkins no longer makes engines in these sizes? Or no longer makes equivalent ones to Volvo? In other words, there is no Perkins equivalent to your D2-40?

If so, that is too...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-01-2015, 07:09
Replies: 105
Views: 22,522
Posted By colemj
Re: Which new engine for repower

BTW, fluids involve gearcase oil and needing to tear apart 1/2 the boat is not the engines fault.

Personally, I don't think you will go wrong with any new engine you buy. If you have access...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-01-2015, 07:06
Replies: 105
Views: 22,522
Posted By colemj
Re: Which new engine for repower

Actually, if you check the threads containing real factual data, you will see I have several times posted a price listing of Volvo and Yanmar parts from equivalent engines - and there were no real...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-01-2015, 06:11
Replies: 105
Views: 22,522
Posted By colemj
Re: Which new engine for repower

The MD17C was designed in 1974 and ended production in 1981.

I'm pretty sure all engine manufacturers recommend checking all fluid levels every time before operating. It is a CYOA thing that few...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-01-2015, 05:20
Replies: 105
Views: 22,522
Posted By colemj
Re: Which new engine for repower

This has been the case since 1994. Memes are difficult to displace.

Mark
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-12-2014, 12:09
Replies: 105
Views: 22,522
Posted By colemj
Re: Which new engine for repower

I would go with the Beta. Being Kubota-based gives you many more options for parts and consumables, and Beta's support network is superb.

Mark
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