6.5 gm diesel

Discussion in 'Diesel Engines' started by blink2u, Apr 9, 2010.

  1. blink2u
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    blink2u Junior Member

    Hi all,I am refitting a 26' farralon sport fisher,was powered with a small block chev(which is dead),volvo 280 leg.Is there any thoughts about installing a 6.5 gm turbo diesel,hp,rpm etc.I see some for sale online,running marine injectors etc?Any ideas on the performance and fuel consumpton?Thanks Bill
     
    blink2u, Apr 9, 2010
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  2. Carteret
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    Carteret Senior Member

    I have been running one for ten years. Good pleasure boat engine.
     
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    gonzo Senior Member

    They are a basic, medium performance engine. Parts are readily available and if you don't run it at top RPM all the time the durability is good.
     
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  4. blink2u
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    blink2u Junior Member

    6.5 in boat

    can you tell me the details of your boat,is the 6.5 in front of a leg,is the boat a planning hall or a displacement hull?your input is appreciated
     
    blink2u, Apr 11, 2010
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    Carteret Senior Member

    Good Morning,

    Send me a PM with your e-mail address and I will answer any question that I can.
     
    Carteret, Apr 11, 2010
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