Repowering an s10, engine model advice.
Repowering an s10, engine model advice.
08-11-2010, 05:27 PM
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(08-11-2010, 04:45 PM)HughF_UK I don't know how much rebuild bits for the 603 would be in the US, but over here it's damn expensive (probably because nobody bothers) to rebuild any engine, let alone a merc diesel. I only mention, as have you considered going for something that can be cheaply rebuilt in the US like a cummins 4bt or even a 6bt if you can afford the weight?
Yeah I know all the options. I skipped the 4bt thoughts because it requires high gearing, a very expensive OD trans, and is a damn expensive starting platform coming in at $2500-3000 for a running motor.
I've roughly priced a rebuild. $160 in bearings, $150 in rings, $120 for a gasket kit, still need a price on an oil pump and valve seals. I work at a shop and we have a very good machinist. The assembled shortblock should be around $500 labor, head will probably be $300 to cut the valves and install new seals.
Honestly the damn 4bt is a very cool motor but just too much money and honestly its got too much grunt for my purpose.
(08-11-2010, 04:45 PM)HughF_UK I don't know how much rebuild bits for the 603 would be in the US, but over here it's damn expensive (probably because nobody bothers) to rebuild any engine, let alone a merc diesel. I only mention, as have you considered going for something that can be cheaply rebuilt in the US like a cummins 4bt or even a 6bt if you can afford the weight?
Yeah I know all the options. I skipped the 4bt thoughts because it requires high gearing, a very expensive OD trans, and is a damn expensive starting platform coming in at $2500-3000 for a running motor.
I've roughly priced a rebuild. $160 in bearings, $150 in rings, $120 for a gasket kit, still need a price on an oil pump and valve seals. I work at a shop and we have a very good machinist. The assembled shortblock should be around $500 labor, head will probably be $300 to cut the valves and install new seals.
Honestly the damn 4bt is a very cool motor but just too much money and honestly its got too much grunt for my purpose.
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Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-11-2010, 01:19 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by Alastair E - 08-11-2010, 02:24 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-11-2010, 03:04 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by HughF_UK - 08-11-2010, 04:45 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-11-2010, 05:27 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by ForcedInduction - 08-11-2010, 07:30 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-11-2010, 07:42 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by ForcedInduction - 08-12-2010, 07:04 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-12-2010, 09:14 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by willbhere4u - 08-11-2010, 10:24 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-11-2010, 10:27 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by HughF_UK - 08-12-2010, 01:24 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by E300TSC - 08-12-2010, 04:51 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by George3soccer - 08-12-2010, 05:01 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by HughF_UK - 08-12-2010, 04:21 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-12-2010, 04:36 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by George3soccer - 08-13-2010, 05:48 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by E300TSC - 08-14-2010, 08:47 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by ForcedInduction - 08-14-2010, 09:33 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by yankneck696 - 08-14-2010, 03:50 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by ForcedInduction - 08-14-2010, 03:58 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by yankneck696 - 08-14-2010, 07:09 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by ForcedInduction - 08-15-2010, 07:27 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-15-2010, 10:26 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by ForcedInduction - 08-15-2010, 11:22 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by yankneck696 - 08-15-2010, 02:06 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by ForcedInduction - 08-15-2010, 03:07 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-16-2010, 10:07 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by willbhere4u - 08-16-2010, 11:50 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by stomis - 08-16-2010, 01:58 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by eck60 - 03-07-2011, 02:45 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by Walkenvol - 03-07-2011, 03:16 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by ForcedInduction - 03-08-2011, 03:25 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by Walkenvol - 03-08-2011, 07:52 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by ForcedInduction - 03-08-2011, 10:10 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by larsalan - 03-08-2011, 10:27 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by Walkenvol - 03-09-2011, 09:33 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by dieselboy - 03-08-2011, 03:12 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by dropnosky - 03-08-2011, 10:51 AM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by yankneck696 - 03-08-2011, 05:05 PM
RE: Repowering an s10, engine model advice. - by 300D50 - 03-09-2011, 09:46 AM
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