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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-11-2020, 11:24
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Posted By Pete the Cat
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

I would check for a stuck valve. Just take the valve cover off and look. Could be really simple.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-04-2020, 10:39
Replies: 220
Views: 40,692
Posted By Pete the Cat
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Here is a guess: they had an idiot move the boat who did not know to open the freshwater valve and the engine overheated. I would say that it would be impossible to ruin a Diesel engine in 28...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-04-2020, 10:05
Replies: 220
Views: 40,692
Posted By Pete the Cat
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

That diesel is ridiculously simple and here is a cheap option. You said the boat was generally well taken care of and run in fresh water, which suggests that it was not run hot or out of oil---which...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 08:19
Replies: 220
Views: 40,692
Posted By Pete the Cat
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Yes. I chose a Yanmar to replace my Westerbeke and instead of Beta because the raw and fresh cooling systems are not “tack on” marinization system with multiple zincs needed to stave off the...
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