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Cummins engines
Posted: Oct 29th, '06, 07:09
by Davidr0007
Faithful,
At the FLL boatshow yesterday a cummins rep recommends a good replacement choice for the 454's is and engine called a QSD 4.2 with 300 hp and turns at 3800 rpm...He said they will be repalced in the future with an electronic engine at a much higher price...something here smells.
does anyone know...
DavirR
Posted: Oct 29th, '06, 08:43
by IRGuy
David...
Do you visit the Boatdiesel forum? I am sure you can get an answer there from experts. If you aren't a member ($25/year) I can post this question for you and you can read the responses. The help you can get there is fantastic.
Posted: Oct 29th, '06, 11:20
by In Memory Walter K
I wouldn't trust an engine manufacturer's rep at a boat show for anything. Half of the ones I've met have hands that have never gotten oil on them. Ask Bruce or Tony Athens. The only thing you can count on from the rep is that diesel prices will go up every year. Walter
Cummins
Posted: Oct 29th, '06, 21:27
by Capt. Mike Holmes
Sounds like the Cummins/Mercruiser engine, which is usually coupled to a stern drive. I know of a few that have been installed as inboards, and the owners like them. They are light, high rpm for a Cummins. I think it was actually from the Mercruiser side of the family. Walter is right about the reps at the shows, most of them don't know very much.