47'Perry needs a new heart

[Ishara]

Hi Fellow Seafarers,
Our lovely 47' needs a new heart. Her 38 year old 80hp Ford Lehman has gone to god. Can anyone recommend a replacement or know where to buy a reconditioned replacement. We are prepared to ship crom anywhere. Thanks All in advance.

[Fore and Aft]

What about this Ford Lees? I believe the Lees is the NZ conversion of the same engine?
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sand...0hp/1221635351
Cheers

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Ishara.

[FPNC]

Start with the prop. Find out what size propeller is fit, and also what is the largest size propeller that can be fit and still maintain correct propeller clearances. There is no need to buy more HP than the propeller can transmit efficiently to the water. Many builders ignore this and you end up buying horsepower that you cannot use.

[JPA Cate]

We have some friends who had a Cummins 100 hp installed in their steel Ganley, that had started out as a 45 footer, but was lengthened later. The Cummins people in Australia were easy to work with, and came to help assure the installation met their warranty requirements.

Ann

[a64pilot]

Not sure that JD makes engine’s that small. But a Cummins is a very good engine. I’m sure the inline 6 is too big for you, but if I ever go to a trawler, I want either a JD or a Cummins.

[Cheechako]

The Lehman's have a big following. I would think there are some places specializing in rebuilding or rebuilt. There used to be one in Seattle; Doc Freeman's. But they are long gone, although I don't know if the Lehman shop was actually part of Freeman's anyway. Seems they were just in the same building but not the same business.

[Cheechako]

By the way, friends of mine have a Dodge pickup with a Cummins in it. They were on a trip 2 weeks ago and it broke down, the dealer said it needed new injectors. (only 80k miles), get this; the injectors installed were $8500 US! I imagine a lot of that was labor... but injector replacement..? $8500? I would be checking parts prices before buying a Cummins.

[Ishara]

Thank you such to all those have helped us or welcomed us to CF. I contacted the seller in the first reply and am happy to say we have agreed a price and we hope to have available Hand a mobile again by the end of August. Again thank you all what a wonderful community.

[Mlp48]

A long way away but why not see what they have to suggest: American Diesel, Kilmarnock, VA USA: lehmandiesel@gmail.com

[Mithril Bham]

I've got one of those. 2711e. 40 years and still going strong. Do they die? How many hours? Not rebuildable?
Second on American Diesel. They may even know about one in your area. They were THE source here but recently have changed.

[captlloyd]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

By the way, friends of mine have a Dodge pickup with a Cummins in it. They were on a trip 2 weeks ago and it broke down, the dealer said it needed new injectors. (only 80k miles), get this; the injectors installed were $8500 US! I imagine a lot of that was labor... but injector replacement..? $8500? I would be checking parts prices before buying a Cummins.

$8500, ridiculous. That’s what happens when you take your truck to a dealer. Cummins is one of the finest diesels ever produced , they easily go 300,000 to 400,000 in a truck. That guy needs to find a good diesel mechanic.

[captlloyd]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

The Lehman's have a big following. I would think there are some places specializing in rebuilding or rebuilt. There used to be one in Seattle; Doc Freeman's. But they are long gone, although I don't know if the Lehman shop was actually part of Freeman's anyway. Seems they were just in the same building but not the same business.

You are right, Lehman’s are very good diesel and the op should think twice about converting to another type of engine. His engine can probably be easily rebuilt.

[Arthurwg]

How many hours on your motor?

[Compass790]

[QUOTE=Ishara;2944161]Thank you such to all those have helped us or welcomed us to CF. I contacted the seller in the first reply and am happy to say we have agreed a price and we hope to have available Hand a mobile again by the end of August. Again thank you all what a wonderful community.[/QUOTE

Glad you found an engine. Please post back how it worked out. I'm sure you could have found someone to rebuild yours.
Lees Marine here in NZ would definitely be able to but there must be someone in Aus. who would as well.