'69 E-30 Possible repower with Kubota Diesel

[gengel]

I have access to a Kubota 3 Cylinder 20 HP Diesel which seems to be a popular replacement for Atomic 4's.
Does anyone have experience with installing one?
The critical dimensions seem acceptable and the added 8HP over the existing Albin may be welcome.
Comments appreciated.

 

[Loren Beach]

There is an Ericson 30-1 in our little yacht club with a Universal M25XPB (Kubota block). Seems to fit fine... that's a larger engine than the model you are talking about.

 

[gengel]

Yes there seems to be "plenty" of space, and no one has had a bad word about the engine. Still looking at transmissions possibilities if anyone has any leads on something suitable?

 

[Loren Beach]

Yes there seems to be "plenty" of space, and no one has had a bad word about the engine. Still looking at transmissions possibilities if anyone has any leads on something suitable?

Perhaps a look at the recommended trans. for that block on the Betamarine web site would provide some help. After all, they have to warranty the whole drive drain that they sell.