[Public-list] Engine Beds

[Mike Lehman]

Hi Matthew,

The original A30s had Gray Marine engines. When they switched to Atomic 4s 
the mounts on the engines were modified with brackets to fit the engine 
beds.  If your beds are solid, I would take the mechanics advice or seek a 
second opinion from another mechanic if you are not certain. It would be 
more expensive to cut out the old beds and install news ones, although a lot 
of A30s have done this when changing out the engine. Another big change is 
that the Atomic 4 was hard mounted, while the new engine will be mounted on 
flexible motor mounts. All things being equal, this would necessitate a 
change to the bed or mounting brackets. Hope this helps.



Mike Lehman
"Gilleleje" #505

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----Original Message Follows----
From: "Matthew Hay" <haymatthew_ at hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: public-list at alberg30.org
Subject: [Public-list] Engine Beds
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 20:27:04 -0400

Has anyone installed their new diesel onto the existing A4 engine beds and 
brackets in the 1968 or pre-liner A-30?  The mechanic I am working with has 
suggested welding some steel to make the Beta BD722 20 horse (which weighs 
less then the A4) fit onto the A4 brackets.  The brackets appear to be 
corrosion free and the beds are in good shape.  Has anyone done this or is 
it imperative to re-doe the entire beds and brackets?  The mechanic seems to 
think that his way would work fine and save me a lot of money and time?  I 
am really confused.  Please let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Matthew #314

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