I' m looking to buy a Velvet Drive CR2 drop center gear, 2 to 1 ratio. Assembly #10-14-000-003. I will buy parts if available. Thanks, Carteret
I bought it at a local auto parts store. There are so many diesel pickups on the road they are readily available. Make sure you use one that is...
Hey Sparky, I myself built a fuel manifold where I could isolate each tank, and I placed a separate Racor on board where I could polish fuel with...
How about a Detroit Diesel 353. Tough as nails. Easy to get parts for.
Hey Northeaster, I used the one on the bottom of the page. When I bought it they were $200. I noticed that the price is starting to creep up. The...
I bought a wet elbow from Peninsular last summer. It worked fine. They also had the v clamp which is a hard item to find....
Double nut with cotter pins and there is no issue.
It would be worth your time and effort to pull an oil sample on both engines and have it tested.
The 6.2 and 6.5 were designed to be light duty diesel engines for the GM 1/2 ton trucks. I have had a turbo'd 6.5 in a 26' planning boat for 13...
Good engines and good service department. Very easy folks to talk to and get replies.
6.5 & 6.2 manual Here is a copy of a DOD service manual. I have had one of these in a 26' foot pleasure boat for 13 years now. I like them. They...
GM 6.5 and 6.2 engines were initially designed and built by Detroit Diesel Allison.
CDK hit it. Use a side grinder with a wire brush attachment. Most side grinders turn up past 5,000 rpm. The wire brush will not gum up like sandpaper
based on the info you provided, boatdiesel.com's calculator states that a boxed wheel, ie a 13x13 propeller is the most efficient with a 1 to 1...
I had one one time that was hard to start due to fuel siphoning back to the tank. The ramp angle actually aggravated the problem. I installed a...
boatdiesel.com has calculation software to fit your needs. Their forums are beneficial enough to justify the $25 yearly fee.
Tony Athens has done it on the boatdiesel.com site with the 4 cylinder Yanmars. Very good documentation especially in regards to customizing the...
I have set up a few engines like this. I have found it is best to supply the exhaust manifolds from the rear of the engine. You also need a bypass...
I agree with Manie. It has never been a better time to buy . Buyer's market out there.
I own a 14' stumpknocker as well. Very stable and tows well. I use it as a tender. Epoxy and marine paint is fine. Use a good piece of marine ply...
