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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-04-2020, 15:13
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Exile
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Ditto on my genset -- Mitsubishi Model K3D. My propulsion engine is a marinized Mazda 3.0L (based on a Perkins).
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-04-2020, 12:59
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Exile
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

This is exactly what I did on my 30+ year old Westerbeke generator that was also suffering from low compression and wouldn't start. I pulled the head off, had it refurbished by a good machine shop,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2019, 07:42
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Exile
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

They all require clean fuel. That one is a constant problem to address on a boat regardless.

No electronics is one of the reasons why the Beta has become so popular as a replacement engine. I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-05-2019, 13:45
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Exile
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Whether it's true or not, it was relevant to my decision to refurbish the head on my diesel generator as opposed to buying a new one. So it doesn't seem like a thread hijack, to me anyway.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-05-2019, 10:28
Replies: 220
Views: 40,695
Posted By Exile
Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Not the first time I've heard this, and makes some sense. My old diesel generator always suffered from low compression, mostly from low usage and age, not hours. When it finally refused to start, I...
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