> rigdent wrote:> > > I know that a bit like asking how long is a piece of > string but I> > would be interested to hear why people have fitted new > engines to> > their boats and how the job went.> >> > For example if you > changed your engine how many hours did it have on> > it.> > For what it is worth, if you are replacing a like engine with like, ie a lister Canal star with a canal star then it should be easy, the tricky bits are when the engine bearers are totally in the wrong place, be it to wide or to narrow. If you are going from air cooled to water cooled then a cooling tank needs to be fitted, if it is already there, is it big enough for the new engine, engine companys will give diamensions to what is needed, which would affect warra if not up to spec. Reasons engines have been changed in the yard, Lack of maintenance engine total knackered, owner decided to have it changed normal because something has let go normally gearboxs. Do know someone who had their modern engine removed and old fitted. Time taken can be a week to several weeks. Moose justbackfromadigontheIspwichandStowmarket _________________________________________________________________ Get free emoticon packs and customisation from Windows Live. http://www.pimpmylive.co.uk
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