"Jaz" wrote in message
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I'm looking at '72 Silverton with a gas Crysler 318 engine in poor
condition.
Can anybody sugest a diesel that will bolt up to its existing V-drive?
(All my large boats have been diesels, and I really don't want gas)
Where might I look for a used Yanmar 6LYA? Should I be wary of the GM
6.2L or 6.5L V8 diesels? (would either of these bolt up?)
Thanks

There is a company marinizing the Cummin's out of the Dodge trucks. You may
require bigger prop shaft with a diesel, due to the torque. And with
adapter plates, most engines can bolt up to any tranny.
Bill