Mason Bay

The rebirth and conversion of a New Zealand fishing boat-and maybe her further adventures. Other boats and observations will happen from time to time.....

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

MOTOR REVIVAL Pt 2


Most of the stuff reinstalled onto the motor. Still a few things to go eg need a helicoil as one of the studs on the heat exchanger is a bit slack.Starter motor ready. Air cleaner on its way. Do we need an air cleaner- no dusty roads at sea???

3 comments:

  1. Hi Gary,
    Looks like a flathead six...what make!
    Looks very good!
    Alex

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  2. Hi Alex-- ISUZU 6BD1--5.8 liters. rated at 130hp Was installed 1985.Ran like a dream.starts first go,no smoke. I run it at 1600 rpm about 45hp and 6.5 knots and i lire per hour. So its about a lit per mile. Gearbox CAPITAL 3:1. Prop 29 by 17 inches.

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