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Spray both sides of the connector with Corrosion-X
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Parts for Volvo are expensive, but...
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That's what my Volvo mechanic recommends. So-far no trouble (knock wood)
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Who has changed out a Perkins 4-108 and
Beta Marine 38
Is the 35 much smaller and lighter then the 38?
Same block
Bigger, Bigger!
The issue is how tall the new engine is. I've
You will find that Volvo, Vetus and Westerbeke
38 length on deck and 18500 Displacement. However
Even assuming a 24,000 displacement...
2600, 3200. That's a lot of RPM's to get that HP
I agree
The Westerbeke 55D doesn't sound
Parts for Volvo are expensive, but...
Spray both sides of the connector with Corrosion-X
Is the 35 much smaller and lighter then the 38?
I have a Beta 38
What kind of a boat do you have and
We havea Coast 34
OK, Thanks everyone. This gives me some place to start the process.
Beta 50...
Perkins 4-108
I second that sentiment
That brings up a whole new set of questions.
Yanmar
I've been critical of our Yanmar, but....
Sail drive potential different story
I love the sail drive!
How long can a sail drive last?
Our two are 16yrs old and have never had a problem
16 is good life
We have never had corrosion...
Thanks for your real world experience Bruce
special paint
The only real change I made...
Just thought of something on warranty
That's interesting. As bad as the Volvo
Thanks, Bruce. I wouldn't have the
Very cool. I have plenty