Chasing Kelvin T6 engine & Parts

[Greg mvperth]

We have a T6 in a 110 year old ferry and its in need of some new parts and a backup engine. Does anyone know where I can get parts and does anyone have a running or not running T6 they will part with please?

[Mike Adams]

There is a fully restored T4 on eBay. Not sure of the interchangeability of parts but might be a start

[Tony Brooks]

8 minutes ago, Mike Adams said:

There is a fully restored T4 on eBay. Not sure of the interchangeability of parts but might be a start

 Plus that 8 cylinder that was offered here not long ago, but, like you, I am not sure about the interchangeability of parts or the parts needed.

[Bee]

2 on E bay, £9000 each but offers invited.

[BEngo]

As with all things Kelvin  talk to Seaward Engineering. They are in Glasgow.

 

British Polar bought and still support Kelvins  but whether they go as far back as the T I cannot say.

 

[SUIGENERIS]

There used to be an old trawler at Blackwater Marina, Maylandsea, Essex. It definitely had a T series engine, I think a 6. We moored there at that time.  It was for sale some 8 or 10 years ago as a basket case.  I really do not know whether it ever found an owner, but I seem to remember the engine had been under water at some time, so perhaps a call to them might just establish if it still exists. certainly worth the phone call ! cheers. Mick

[Greg mvperth]

On 06/12/2025 at 16:34, Mike Adams said:

There is a fully restored T4 on eBay. Not sure of the interchangeability of parts but might be a start

I couldnt find that on ebay would you have a link by chance? Not sure of its interchangeability either I was told parts are interchangeable

 

[Mike Adams]

Hope this helps!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123741014837?_skw=Kelvin+marine+engine&itmmeta=01KBYH6ZXF0HD2B12KS156HCM8&hash=item1ccf8a0b35:g:wrMAAOxy8HlSbOlj&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ffKhhmE6hKIu5Z9NR%2B1SfZFQ7Wp79V24VggUY7IfZOFCBWCHgtSlEn4Uos1ZEVG7kSqGteaoFZXmWbQ6MudCihaF3ZXOAYhzPyp%2BMhPUtVGAC70THL4zLST%2Bp5sdlSjq0XErPe5wIK4FJx%2F1yzf4GI6LGIhzaRbR%2FKiuaPdhPxcYV5rx3j%2FAwxzO9YXXni77PpUau8tyqdGcgGfouD6QUD1%2BPvKXBS4Q6rpBDPsDn3cgtBQu9R0kfVKmvE%2FK%2F11RXmabPj1tVdjSQdLJKILXFnZpVqaF%2BVNG8z1uEhczVIZg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR47_m9HfZg

[Francis Herne]

@fanshaft has a T8 so may well have ideas of where to find parts for it?

[Greg mvperth]

2 hours ago, Mike Adams said:

Hope this helps!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123741014837?_skw=Kelvin+marine+engine&itmmeta=01KBYH6ZXF0HD2B12KS156HCM8&hash=item1ccf8a0b35:g:wrMAAOxy8HlSbOlj&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ffKhhmE6hKIu5Z9NR%2B1SfZFQ7Wp79V24VggUY7IfZOFCBWCHgtSlEn4Uos1ZEVG7kSqGteaoFZXmWbQ6MudCihaF3ZXOAYhzPyp%2BMhPUtVGAC70THL4zLST%2Bp5sdlSjq0XErPe5wIK4FJx%2F1yzf4GI6LGIhzaRbR%2FKiuaPdhPxcYV5rx3j%2FAwxzO9YXXni77PpUau8tyqdGcgGfouD6QUD1%2BPvKXBS4Q6rpBDPsDn3cgtBQu9R0kfVKmvE%2FK%2F11RXmabPj1tVdjSQdLJKILXFnZpVqaF%2BVNG8z1uEhczVIZg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR47_m9HfZg

Thanks for sending that it looks quite a bit smaller and wouldnt be much use probably the * cylinder has more in common but appreciate your help there

[fanshaft]

On 08/12/2025 at 10:31, Francis Herne said:

@fanshaft has a T8 so may well have ideas of where to find parts for it?

Seaward Engineering. We do have some parts for the T8. 

[seaward engineering]

Good Afternoon

At seaward Engineering we have a large amount of spares for the model T engines.

We also also have 2 good T6 engines that are for sale these came out of a passenger boat 

for more information call Andy Bruce at Seaward Engineering Glasgow  

[Greg mvperth]

Thank you I shall be in touch this week

 

[seaward engineering]

16 hours ago, Greg mvperth said:

Thank you I shall be in touch this week

 

enq@seawardengineering.com

or +44 (0)141 632 4910  

Edited February 2 by seaward engineering