remon Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hello to all the members, I am new to boats with not much experience, last summer 2018 I bought a wooden boat 25 ft with 1.5 bmc inboard but unfortunately after a few month the engine let me down a few times and I was lucky to avoid disaster not the boat is out of the water and I am in the middle of changing the engine. I manage to get hold of a good running Perkins Prima M50 now I have the problem of fitting the new engine to the current gearbox. The gear box is Newage PRM Delta20, the problem the housing on the gear box is designed for the bmc with the starter motor on the right and the Perkins starter on the left. I am updloading a few photos and any advice will help. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Delta box will not fit the Perkins, the BMC flywheel housing is part of the gearbox assembly. What's wrong with the BMC? They are easy to repair, it will be simpler than re-engineering your boat mountings to fit another engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.k Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Its a pity you ve wasted money on a prima........find a proper Perkins like a 3/152D or a 4/203D,with a round #3 SAE housing,and a gearbox will be easily fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Looks like photos of a scrapyard to me. Please tell us you're not putting to sea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remon Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Sea Dog said: Looks like photos of a scrapyard to me. Please tell us you're not putting to sea.... I had to keep it wet and filled with water to keep the wood damp, Its like a project for me, getting the engine and the transmission done first then I will sort the rest out! 5 hours ago, Boater Sam said: Delta box will not fit the Perkins, the BMC flywheel housing is part of the gearbox assembly. What's wrong with the BMC? They are easy to repair, it will be simpler than re-engineering your boat mountings to fit another engine. The bmc develop a bottom nocking noise and had a problem with the fuel pump, alternator and the the starter was sticky this why I thought finding different engine will take the hassle away with it been my first boat I really didnt have much experience of what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, remon said: I had to keep it wet and filled with water to keep the wood damp, Its like a project for me, getting the engine and the transmission done first then I will sort the rest out! The bmc develop a bottom nocking noise and had a problem with the fuel pump, alternator and the the starter was sticky this why I thought finding different engine will take the hassle away with it been my first boat I really didnt have much experience of what to do. Hi Just some friendly advice realy. If I were you I would stop spending and cut my losses. Doing an old boat up that needs just a bit of work will cost many thousands likely and a lot of work will be even more. We have all heard that term " Project " many times over the years and it often doesnt bode well. Remember BOAT stands for Bring out another thousand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) I have little knowledge of that Perkins engine but if there is a solution Lancing Marine down near Brighton are the first place I would try. Find them on Google. Also that old engine has a value, if you get into big problems with the boat then rebuilding the BMC and selling it could be a relatively easy project. Edited February 9, 2019 by Bee addad a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Canal Line engines are an easy drop in swap for BMC 1.5D and 1.8D, are good and not expensive. They may even be able to use your Delta box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrtm Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 for the money there are plenty of small engines with gearboxes about that run I would sell what you have and buy a engine and box together or sell the engine and get another that was same as before, the only thing you have going easy is that the engine mounts points are just angle iron so easy to just drill new holes, why take the boat out of water for the engine change? can easly lift engine in and out with boat in water. if the hull is ok it's easyer to just pull the boat about if it's light. saves filling with water, you'll get away with a month out of water on that sort of hull without causing shrinkage especially in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remon Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 19 hours ago, billybobbooth said: for the money there are plenty of small engines with gearboxes about that run I would sell what you have and buy a engine and box together or sell the engine and get another that was same as before, the only thing you have going easy is that the engine mounts points are just angle iron so easy to just drill new holes, why take the boat out of water for the engine change? can easly lift engine in and out with boat in water. if the hull is ok it's easyer to just pull the boat about if it's light. saves filling with water, you'll get away with a month out of water on that sort of hull without causing shrinkage especially in winter. Thanks for the advice I am already looking for a bother engine with a gearbox together, but it just a bit confusing for me because the previous engine was bmc 1.5 which was 36hp with 2:1 gearbox, I am going to view another engine locally tomorrow which is lister 3 cylinders air cooled come with 1:1 ratio gearbox but here is the thing the engine is the sl3 engine rated at 12.75 hp and 1800 RPM, it feels like I am going down in power instead of upgrading?! Members at the boat yard suggest because of the shape of my boat even if I put a bigger engine with more horsepower I won't get much more speed as I think, I am not mad about speed but in the other hand I don't want to make the engine work hard at full throttle all the time, Does anyone think the lister engine will be just fine to the boat or it will be under power to this kind of boats? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 Its a huge re-engineering job to put an air cooled lister in, are you aware of all the ducting to both sides of the hull that you will have to put in to cool the beast? You will need big holes cut through both sides, do you have enough freeboard to do this? IF ITS NOT A DROP GEARBOX AND MOST 1:1 AREN'T, YOU WILL NOT LINE UP WITH THE STERN GEAR. Sorry to be negative but you are heading into oblivion with this boat unless you get some help and advice you are prepared to follow. Why struggle, there are loads of BMC 1.5D engines around for not a lot of cash. Yours is probably still the best bet if you get it fixed, the knock may not be as bad as you think to fix and the electrics/alternator will be simple. A sticking starter just needs cleaning out usually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remon Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, Boater Sam said: Its a huge re-engineering job to put an air cooled lister in, are you aware of all the ducting to both sides of the hull that you will have to put in to cool the beast? You will need big holes cut through both sides, do you have enough freeboard to do this? IF ITS NOT A DROP GEARBOX AND MOST 1:1 AREN'T, YOU WILL NOT LINE UP WITH THE STERN GEAR. Sorry to be negative but you are heading into oblivion with this boat unless you get some help and advice you are prepared to follow. Why struggle, there are loads of BMC 1.5D engines around for not a lot of cash. Yours is probably still the best bet if you get it fixed, the knock may not be as bad as you think to fix and the electrics/alternator will be simple. A sticking starter just needs cleaning out usually. I really appreciate the help and the advice but with the bmc it is a long story but to cut it short I got a guy who called himself a mechanic who offered to help fitting the Perkins to the gearbox came out of the bmc but because it wasn't a direct fit he took the bell housing of my gear box off and took it to engineering place to take 5mm off to fit around the flywheel in the Perkins but came back the next day and the gearbox bell house had about 2mm holes in 2 places where they took some of the thickness off now I can't use that bell house because u was told itis too much strength on the gearbox and if I used it like that it will crack, I should of left the bmc where it was and do whatever it take to get it right but itis too late for that now this why I am thinking about another engine with the gear box is my best option, never thought the lister will be a problem so thanks for the advice I really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boater Sam Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) There is still plenty of meat left in that casting, it will be fine bolted back up to the engine. The little holes matter not a damn. Now find out what the knock is in the BMC, take the sump off and check all the bearings. DO NOT mix up the caps and mark them so they go back in the same place and the same way round. Lets see the bearing journal surfaces on the crank, all 9 of them. Where is this boat located, could someone come and help you? Edited February 27, 2019 by Boater Sam added more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrtm Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 if the bell and box can be used find someone selling a running 1.5 bmc buy it and bolt it to your box, strip your engine down and see what's wrong if simple and cheap fix and either keep as spare or sell to make a bit of £££ back. I asume by the above pics is a clunker or sim boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remon Posted March 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Sorry for the late reply, I had my bmc engine stripped down and the mechanic advice a full rebuilt add to that reconditioned diesel pump, starter and a new alternator. Now looking for a another engine complete with the gearbox to make life easier and will sell all the parts that I have. As mention about the boat is 25ft wooden boat and the crane guy that lift it out of the water for me said it is 2.5 tons, is there specific engine will be the best for it or just try to get a decent one and get someone to fit it. I was told no matter what engine I will put in the shape of the hull wont give much speed and I am not bothered about speed really, I am just worried to go for a small engine that will struggle to move the boat around. BTW I live in north east Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Like for like would be the easiest. Canal Line do new power units that are an easy swap for the BMC 1.5 and the 1.8 diesels, in the long run it may be cheaper than keep buying knackered engines, reliable and guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrtm Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 as above like for like is easy as the engine bed is already setup, at 25foot most small engines around 10hp would be plenty, an 11-14 will easily move a fully loaded working boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remon Posted March 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 15/03/2019 at 14:05, billybobbooth said: as above like for like is easy as the engine bed is already setup, at 25foot most small engines around 10hp would be plenty, an 11-14 will easily move a fully loaded working boat I tried to sort another 1.5 bmc but no luck, I found this engine locally but it looks like it would be small for the boat. The guy advertise it as a BMW 7hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 hour ago, remon said: I tried to sort another 1.5 bmc but no luck, I found this engine locally but it looks like it would be small for the boat. The guy advertise it as a BMW 7hp There is a BMC 1.5 with 100 hours on it after a complete rebuild on ebay. The starter and alternator will recondition at minimal cost, why are you wasting time and money buying totally unsuitable engines that would cost you a fortune to fit in your boat? Do you not understand that everything in the boat is made to fit around a specific engine and gearbox? That's cooling system, engine bearers, prop shaft the works. Its not like dropping a 1600cc engine in a 1300 Cortina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Look, its here, he has rebuilt it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marine-diesel-Bmc-1-5-narrowboat-Engine/123602480713?hash=item1cc7482e49:g:7FoAAOSwdaVcQzIQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Boater Sam said: Its not like dropping a 1600cc Cortina engine in a 1300 Cortina. Adjusted that for you! You're right, of course. That BMW 7hp motor makes it more like trying to fit a Morris Marina engine in a Cortina - someone might be able to do it, but a. Why? and b. What a faff for.. what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: Adjusted that for you! You're right, of course. That BMW 7hp motor makes it more like trying to fit a Morris Marina engine in a Cortina - someone might be able to do it, but a. Why? and b. What a faff for.. what? It's a 25 foot clinker boat. It is a Mini not a Cortina or even a Marina. A 7hp lump would be a much nicer fit than a BMC though I'd go for a classic single or twin thumper than a modern BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, carlt said: It's a 25 foot clinker boat. It is a Mini not a Cortina or even a Marina. A 7hp lump would be a much nicer fit than a BMC though I'd go for a classic single or twin thumper than a modern BMW. All perfectly correct but its a long way from just dropping in another engine and on the OPs admission he has not got a clue. How is he going to cope with building and welding engine beds in the correct place in a clinker boat? Does he understand about lining the drive and prop shafts up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Boater Sam said: All perfectly correct but its a long way from just dropping in another engine and on the OPs admission he has not got a clue. How is he going to cope with building and welding engine beds in the correct place in a clinker boat? Does he understand about lining the drive and prop shafts up? Indeed but it isn't as complicated as a metal boat and if he has no clue he will be employing someone to do the engine swap anyway. He may even save money by switching to a more appropriate engine if selling on a BMC needing work as they are usually a lot cheaper than a bigger lump, more economical to run and maintain and so much gentler on the soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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