"HK" wrote in message
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Tim wrote:

i just talked to a friend fo mine in the diesel refit business. now
this is automotive form, but a brand new (non-reman) 5.9 Cummins for
the Dodge PU's are about $5500.00 USD.

So I'd say that even if something drastic would happen, for the engine
itself, I'd say that $8000, in marine form would be about right. Of
course, labor not included.



I'd love to see that sort of price on a new Cummins 5.9 TD for marine use.
I would think it closer to somewhere between $15,000 and $20,000.
I doubt you can buy a 90 hp outboard for $8000 these days.



From talking to Bob Smith at American Diesel, it all depends on what you
buy. If you want a completely new engine, including all the bolt-ons, you
pay a high price. If you buy a short or long block and re-use the
bolt-ons, the price is considerably less.

It's ok though. Tim's gonna contribute to the cost in the event of a
thrown rod or something ..... :-)

Eisboch