I have purchased a Thornycroft marine diesel for Tangaroa. I had mentioned that the boat came with an Isuzu 4FB1 diesel which was not marinised and a Borg Warner Velvet Drive which was not connected - I figured Ebay would come to the rescue and sure enough I purchased a Thornycroft D1757 complete with gearbox and Bowman heat exchanger. To the best of my research so far the motor is a BMC (Leyland) diesel of about 36hp to 44hp.
Any help with information on this model would be appreciated
I have not fired it up yet but plan to do that over the next day or so. The oil looks good ... so here is hoping. I was pleased to find an AC compressor mounted as the boat has a Eutectic refrigerator already fitted.
I guess it would be prudent to fit new hoses and belts and give the engine and box an oil change before fitting.
I now have to devise a plan to get this engine into the boat and on its bearers - not a simple task ... open to an advice or past experiences
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