Recent content by dougal boy

Hats I got mine today. Very nice, I'm in the club now! Should be launching mid-April, after a year on the hard. Lot of work accomplished, too many projects to list. But... I could not have done it without this site. Thanks. Thanks to all Rich Wilson Khaos ( new name) E 29

hats I'll take two

prop talk Thanks Kevin, Jay for your insight. I think 3 blade is for me, for all the reasons mentioned. After securing the engine, aligning the shaft, looks like 1-1/2 clearance with a 12" prop. There is 12x13, 1" shaft on CL currently. Any info on shaft spacers, not my preference, but price is...

prop size 2 blade over a 3? I would not have thought that, that is how confused I am. Ive been thinking 3 blade 12 RH ??. Pitch has got me.... 8 to 14:confused: I did not change the 3/4 shaft. I may be sorry. The PO ran a diesel with it. I guess I will know soon enough. Thanks

prop size Hey Kevin, Engine is in and will be hooked up this week if all goes well. Question; Do you remember your prop size? I'm getting too many different opinions.:confused: Thanks

M 20 Kevin, I''l try and load some pics when the time comes. Thanks Rich

M 20 Hey Kevin, thanks for the info and pics. It didn't have an engine when I got it 2 years ago. I have been using a 15 hp honda outboard waiting for the right diesel to come along. The po told me it had a diesel in it before me, but had no info on it. The exhaust and controls are all on the...

M 20 Thanks Kevin, one more thing to cross off the list. Are there any other tidbits you can share, that I probably haven't thought of about this engine. I will be putting it in my E29. will she fit without too much trouble?? How about the shaft lining up? I know it was a long time ago, but...

I just picked up an older Perkins M20, 1989, Trying to check it out before install. Does anyone know if I should look for an after market alternator bracket. I've been reading stories of the universal M25. I'd like to avoid those unfortunate problems. I haven't found any info on whether the M 20...