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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2020, 22:36
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

Only one of a lot companies who claim to have all parts for any kubota.

Btw. Kubota, Cummins, Perkins, Catapillar, Ford, John Deere, Onan in the 70 and 80-ies are the best one can have.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2020, 06:09
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

https://www.machinerypartswarehouse.com/request?data=Kubota
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2020, 03:44
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

GILow (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/gilow-17624.html) : which engine?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2020, 01:34
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

Rule two:

"Things I am not able to repair myself or can be replaced by a backup I am able to repair by my self should not be on the boat."
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2020, 01:29
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

GILow (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/gilow-17624.html)
sorry but you compare apples with pears.
A rebuild should be planned properly as a complete failure is not a sudden event...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2020, 01:11
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

I am sure it is like you said.
I dont think they are poorly suited to the marine environment

but I think there is a lesson every boat owner should have learned:

"Things I don't have can't...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2020, 01:05
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

As I said, you can rebuild almost every engine as the required bearings exist or can be made without much extra cost. And Gaskets? one can cut them without any problem. Valves and piston rings - same.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-02-2020, 03:31
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

Oh folks - believe me I know what I am talking about. At the sge of 18 (1978) I did go through the procedure of refurbishing the engine and gearbox of an vintage car.

And almost everything I did...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-02-2020, 01:37
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

No in fact it can not!



Refurbishing means:
Everything will be dismounted. Every bearing and gasket will be replaced
the crank will be serviced, the cylinders smoothened, new piston rings and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-02-2020, 09:10
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

Lessons learned?


1.) Never ever get rid of an old tractor diesel - they are faboulous.
2.) Never ever let an professional do your job.


ad 2.) I am sure that we can do 95% of the work...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-02-2020, 08:38
Replies: 119
Views: 23,242
Posted By moseriw
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

If you have an good old diesel with arount 1800 rpm WITHOUT turbocharger refurbish it.
depens where you are but engine refurbishin is possible at aroud 6000 USD.


An the engine is as good as new...
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