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Take a look at John Deere marine diesels. For hand starting, see: http://www.startwell.com -- Keith __ 'I had to hit him -- he was starting to make sense.' "Trent D. Sanders" wrote in message om... Looking for advice on diesel, which one to buy. I'd like to stay within the following specifications: [A small engine for a small boat.] Single or two cylinder 12 hp or less [ 8 - 12 hp is all I need] Hand startable [this is mandatory] As short, measured from front of the engine to the prop flange, as possible. I can buy either new or old. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? Appreciate any help, Trent Sanders S/V Cimba |
I too have the L30. Great engine. 30 years old and no problems with the
head gasket. She turns pretty easily by hand but starting is still pretty much an aerobic effort especially when cold. Batteries, starter, and key are nice upgrades :) I will say the exhaust elbow on mine is just about gone. Don't know if it's original or not. "JAXAshby" wrote in message ... your experience is contrary to other reported experience. we are happy for you. Keith Hughes Date: 9/19/2004 8:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: Trent, I had a Farymann L30 in a 26' San Juan for 12 years (engine was 23 years old when we sold the boat). The only problem we had was the exhaust elbow clogging (fresh seawater cooling). The engine could be cranked up by hand, if necessary, and was very reliable. Parts are hard to come by, and *expensive*. The comparable engine today seems to be the 18W. Looks about like the L30. Good luck, Keith Hughes JAXAshby wrote: Yanmar and Farymann come to mind. Farymann engines have a rep of being unable to keep head gaskets in them. "Trent D. Sanders" wrote in message e.com... Looking for advice on diesel, which one to buy. I'd like to stay within the following specifications: [A small engine for a small boat.] Single or two cylinder 12 hp or less [ 8 - 12 hp is all I need] Hand startable [this is mandatory] As short, measured from front of the engine to the prop flange, as possible. I can buy either new or old. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? Appreciate any help, Trent Sanders S/V Cimba |
In article . net,
"Matt Pedersen" wrote: She turns pretty easily by hand but starting is still pretty much an aerobic effort especially when cold. Batteries, starter, and key are nice upgrades :) You just need to get a handheld propane torch, and put some hot air down the intake before you spin the engine by hand. Bruce in alaska Hot air is YOUR friend, when starting diesel engines -- add a 2 before @ |
Matt,
Matt Pedersen wrote: I too have the L30. Great engine. 30 years old and no problems with the head gasket. She turns pretty easily by hand but starting is still pretty much an aerobic effort especially when cold. Batteries, starter, and key are nice upgrades :) Wuss :-) Actually had to crank mine a few times when having solenoid problems. The original starter (Bosch) was about $450 through the Farymann dealer. I replaced it with a Bosch XR76 (IIRC) rebuilt for $125. The body is longer, and it draws a few more amps, but worked like a champ (it's a common starter for a VW type II automatic). I will say the exhaust elbow on mine is just about gone. Don't know if it's original or not. After cutting the 'jacket' off mine a couple times to clean, and welding back together, I had a buddy make one out of black iron elbows. Welded the original flange on, cut an elbow longitudinally and welded on top of the new exhaust elbow as a water jacket, and presto. No more clogs! Keith Hughes |
you might also consider Kubota...
Looking for advice on diesel, which one to buy. I'd like to stay within the following specifications: [A small engine for a small boat.] Single or two cylinder 12 hp or less [ 8 - 12 hp is all I need] Hand startable [this is mandatory] As short, measured from front of the engine to the prop flange, as possible. I can buy either new or old. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? Appreciate any help, Trent Sanders S/V Cimba |
I have had nothing but a headache with yanmar over my new YM30 diesel
engine, no service at all and lots of no return telephone calls, next stop is a lawyer. scott "BSCHNAUTZ" wrote in message ... you might also consider Kubota... Looking for advice on diesel, which one to buy. I'd like to stay within the following specifications: [A small engine for a small boat.] Single or two cylinder 12 hp or less [ 8 - 12 hp is all I need] Hand startable [this is mandatory] As short, measured from front of the engine to the prop flange, as possible. I can buy either new or old. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? Appreciate any help, Trent Sanders S/V Cimba |
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