Engine

[Carl123]

Hi has any one had a ford 2.0 tdci  conversation to go into a narrow boat or is it not possible to convert because of the electricals it needs to run them ?

[zenataomm]

I don't recall anybody talking about this, do you know when it was?

[Carl123]

Hi no I'm asking because I got a good ford tdci 2.0 deisel engine but would like to no if it's possible cost effective to change as the one in the boat is tired 

 

[Alan de Enfield]

I think that Turb's are unlikely to be found on the canals as you never require enough power to get them running properly.

 

Try talking with Lancing marine, they are the experts in Ford marinisations and even supply kits and parts for several Ford engines. They will know if it is practical (nice guys, happy to chat).

 

Marine Engine, Engine Marinisation and parts specialists (lancingmarine.com)

 

I have Ford Engines but they are not turbos' and no 'modern electronics'.

Edited November 18, 2021 by Alan de Enfield

[TheBiscuits]

14 minutes ago, Carl123 said:

Hi has any one had a ford 2.0 tdci  conversation to go into a narrow boat or is it not possible to convert because of the electricals it needs to run them ?

 

It's technically possible but fairly pointless and very expensive.

 

The engine would never get out of tickover, as it's rated around three or four times the power of most narrowboat engines (130 bhp-ish as against a Beta 38 or 43) so it wouldn't last long anyway.

 

Mountings are not going to line up with existing engine mounts so you might have to alter engine bearers.

 

The sensible way is to repair or replace your existing engine with the same model - what's in the boat at the moment? 

 

 

[Carl123]

Thanks that's what I was thinking just seems waste of engine as I'm scaping my car ha a good engine but rest is no good thanks 

[Alan de Enfield]

2 minutes ago, Carl123 said:

Thanks that's what I was thinking just seems waste of engine as I'm scaping my car ha a good engine but rest is no good thanks 

 

If Lancing do marinise that engine they may be interested in taking it off you for putting into a bigger boat that does require a Turbo / more powerful engine. maybe a deal to be done ?

[TheBiscuits]

2 minutes ago, Carl123 said:

Thanks that's what I was thinking just seems waste of engine as I'm scaping my car ha a good engine but rest is no good thanks 

 

Most scrappers won't take a partial vehicle - if it's no engine you might be stuck with the rest of the car!

 

I agree it seems a shame to scrap it, but if the engine is really good you could try flogging the whole car for spares or repairs.

 

 

[Bee]

1st choice repair what you've got, 2nd get an identical engine, 3rd, google Sabb or Bukh engine, some good ex lifeboat engines out there, 4th marinise the ford but I think it would be the most expensive. Lancing Marine could maybe supply a bell housing to fit your existing gearbox but the rest of the gubbins would cost more than the other choices.

[Carl123]

Cheers that was on my mind it could cost more in long run thanks everyone for your in put 

[MtB]

4 hours ago, Bee said:

1st choice repair what you've got, 2nd get an identical engine, 3rd, google Sabb or Bukh engine, some good ex lifeboat engines out there, 4th marinise the ford but I think it would be the most expensive.

 

^^^This^^^

 

Except I don't think marinising your turbocharged Ford car engine is viable for a narrowboat, regardless of whether it is cheap or expensive. SO pick either 1, 2, or 3.