[alberg30] Kubota Conversion

[Tom Sutherland]

Dick ... Thanks a bunch for the reply and generous offer to send info.
and pictures. I am still weighing my alternatives. I currently have the
head off of the Westerbeke and in the hands of a competent shop for
evaluation.  I am trying to get a fix on the cost of parts and then I
must decide whether to rebuild or re-power.  One of my considerations is
that I believe this engine is a bit large/heavy ( 497 lbs + trans. ) for
the Alberg 30. Whoever put it in did do a real good job, but it pretty
well fills up the available space. The companionway steps were moved
forward about four inches. I will let you know what I decide when I get
the figures together.

Does anyone else know of an Alberg 30 with a Westerbeke 30 installed ? I
believe this engine was formerly referred to as a Westerbeke Four-91.
One dealer even called it a Westerbeke/Perkins.

Tom S
A30  #412


Dick Filinich wrote:

> Tom:The warranty on my engine of two years will be up long before the
> 2000 hour warranty is up.I haven't 50 hrs yet on the engine,but I
> haven't regretted it for a minute.I talked with a few people who had
> these diesels in tractors and equipment and they swore by these
> engines.My main concern was the safety of diesel over gas.Get the
> kubota
> save a bundle going out of state,do the installation yourself if
> possible,this is not a throw away engine.Get some paper on the p3-20
> sm
> or check mine out personally,or e-mail your address and I will send
> photos of new engine,and engine bed and mounts,will describe on back
> of
> photos what things I did to convert to new diesel.Hey I'm happy.
> Dick #191 High Spirits   Galliano,La.
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