Thread: Reusing Auto Engines.

I would suggest choosing a motor renound for high mileage/reliability. Unfortunately this generally means old inefficient heavy slugs.
Marine engines have a pretty hard life compared to the same engine mounted in a vehicle,there is no coasting or downhill just constant load.
Also not usually the option to walk home.....

I am not up with the play on modern engines enough to recommend anything but will say make sure it is well powered,always better economy/safety to have power in reserve.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I would suggest choosing a motor renound for high mileage/reliability. Unfortunately this generally means old inefficient heavy slugs.
Marine engines have a pretty hard life compared to the same engine mounted in a vehicle,there is no coasting or downhill just constant load.
Also not usually the option to walk home.....

I am not up with the play on modern engines enough to recommend anything but will say make sure it is well powered,always better economy/safety to have power in reserve.

Also, a lot of engines are getting hard to come by. If you want just a bit of pep but plenty of spare engine availability (cos they might get drowned) a 1ZZ corolla motor would be the go.

Also, what size boat are you pushing, and what sort of budget?

Originally Posted by Tommy

Also, a lot of engines are getting hard to come by. If you want just a bit of pep but plenty of spare engine availability (cos they might get drowned) a 1ZZ corolla motor would be the go.

Also, what size boat are you pushing, and what sort of budget?

A short, heavy, fat fibreglass 17'/5.3m Vistacraft from about '71-'73 with a Volvo Penta stern leg. Was used commercially out of the sounds. Original B30 170HP engine was overhauled about 5 hours ago, but has been sitting a few years. I'm picking this should be run with lead substitute additive.

Highest priority is reliability. Will always be used with a 5HP aux. Not sure on budget, want to do most of the work myself.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I would suggest choosing a motor renound for high mileage/reliability. Unfortunately this generally means old inefficient heavy slugs.
Marine engines have a pretty hard life compared to the same engine mounted in a vehicle,there is no coasting or downhill just constant load.
Also not usually the option to walk home.....

I am not up with the play on modern engines enough to recommend anything but will say make sure it is well powered,always better economy/safety to have power in reserve.

Also, a lot of engines are getting hard to come by. If you want just a bit of pep but plenty of spare engine availability (cos they might get drowned) a 1ZZ corolla motor would be the go.

Also, what size boat are you pushing, and what sort of budget?

Originally Posted by Tommy

Also, a lot of engines are getting hard to come by. If you want just a bit of pep but plenty of spare engine availability (cos they might get drowned) a 1ZZ corolla motor would be the go.

Also, what size boat are you pushing, and what sort of budget?

Im not pushing it!(maby toward the trailer when he gets it going?)

Time for a photo of the heart transplant recipient I think @gadgetman

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Im not pushing it!(maby toward the trailer when he gets it going?)

Time for a photo of the heart transplant recipient I think @gadgetman

See if I can find the photos on the PC. Was on Photobucket till that turned to custard.