tosoutherncars
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Nov 12, 2011
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Hey all,
I have agreed to purchase an abandoned project - a Farymann (German, later bought by Briggs & Stratton) R30 marine diesel that came in 70s sailboats, 25-34' approx. It's a V2, 2500 redline, raw water cooled engine.
The previous owner got it for free, threw a lot of new parts at it (and zinc-plated and painted everything) before losing interest. Turns over nicely; sounds like it's only getting compression on one side. I'm guessing something simple like valves out of adjustment, but we'll see.
Assuming I can get it up and running; I don't currently have a boat to stick it in!! Short of selling it... has anyone seen interesting projects done with mid-size marine diesels? I was thinking maybe an off-grid generator, or stationary PTO, or homebuilt tractor, or...?
Figured some of you must have seen projects done with similar Volvo / Yanmar powerplants, etc. Suggestions most welcome, however crazy they may be!
I have agreed to purchase an abandoned project - a Farymann (German, later bought by Briggs & Stratton) R30 marine diesel that came in 70s sailboats, 25-34' approx. It's a V2, 2500 redline, raw water cooled engine.
The previous owner got it for free, threw a lot of new parts at it (and zinc-plated and painted everything) before losing interest. Turns over nicely; sounds like it's only getting compression on one side. I'm guessing something simple like valves out of adjustment, but we'll see.
Assuming I can get it up and running; I don't currently have a boat to stick it in!! Short of selling it... has anyone seen interesting projects done with mid-size marine diesels? I was thinking maybe an off-grid generator, or stationary PTO, or homebuilt tractor, or...?
Figured some of you must have seen projects done with similar Volvo / Yanmar powerplants, etc. Suggestions most welcome, however crazy they may be!