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Cummings 4BT, is 150Hp enough?

Posted By: Carl
Date: Monday, 20 March 2006, at 8:06 p.m.

I have a chance to pick up a pair of used Cummins 4BT's, which are a running takeout. I know the owner and condition of the engines are good. My concern is the Hp of the 4BT's @ 150. Is this going to be adaquate for a 31 Express. Yes I would like more speed then I have with 440's but not a nessecity. More important I do not wish to overtax the engines or go slower.

Any info would be helpfull.

Thanks,
Carl

Messages In This Thread

Cummings 4BT, is 150Hp enough?
Carl -- Monday, 20 March 2006, at 8:06 p.m.

Re: Cummings 4BT, is 150Hp enough?
Capt Partick McCrary -- Monday, 20 March 2006, at 8:52 p.m.

Re: Cummings 4BT, is 150Hp enough?
Carl -- Monday, 20 March 2006, at 9:10 p.m.

Re: Cummings 4BT, is 150Hp enough?
Kevin Q -- Wednesday, 22 March 2006, at 2:10 a.m.

Re: Cummings 4BT, is 150Hp enough?
Vic Roy -- Wednesday, 22 March 2006, at 9:57 a.m.

Re: Cummings 4BT, is 150Hp enough?
Carl -- Wednesday, 22 March 2006, at 2:43 p.m.

Re: Cummings 4BT, is 150Hp enough?
Walter Kaprielian -- Wednesday, 22 March 2006, at 6:51 p.m.