Changing Ford for Perkins

[ezzy]

I have 2 x Ford Sabre 212c. One of them has just lost the big end bearings (due to the driver...not me... not spotting a leaking oil pipe from the turbo for over a week! I am faced with fixing this old engine or upgrading. Financially, although this is a big expense, this is my most reliable option as I use the boat to ferry scuba divers to and from a wreck site in Cyprus. I have been told that I can fit Perkins 200 (or 220hp) turbo diesels and the gearbox connections will be the same so I won't have to buy that part of the engine and also not replace the shafts.
Any advice? In Cyprus they'll tell you anything to get a hefty deposit then you're in trouble if things aren't what they seemed. Also any advice on what size engine. I prefer perkins as they have a reliability record. Anyone know of 2 new or nearly new, bargains anywhere. Appreciate help as I am not mechanically experienced (ex-PTI Army

 

[longjohnsilver]

Why not give Mermaid Marine a ring, they marinise Ford engines much the same as Perkins used to. Ask to speak to Cyril (the boss), I have a mermaid and have always found them extremely helpful and non pushy. Tel 01202 891824. Their service is also excellent.

 

[burgundyben]

SABRE 225

I have a Sabre M225Ti in my boat, its the perkins phaser block, although badged and marketed as a 225hp its really 205, its the same across the range, I think there is a commercial version of the engine called M215 or something which might suit your needs, but check the rating as it might not be 215hp. look on the perkins website http://www.perkins-sabre.com

From a personal experience point of view, mine makes no smoke, requires no oil top ups and does not leak, it always starts first press of the button and runs like a dream, it is 7 years old and has covered on 600 hrs. I am thoroughly impressed by it.



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[adarcy]

Suggest contacting the Fairey Owners Club (don't know their website - if any - try a google) as most ? all Spearfishes had the 180 or 212 Ford engines and I would suspect many have been reengined by now. Not sure about the older wooden models ? some anyway had 165 Perkins. I've seen a couple of Faireys advertised with 225's so they may be what burgundyben has. I bow to his superior knowledge of their true HP rating.

 

[Guest]

Last time I was in Dave Crawfords at Lymington uk he had a pair of 225 ford sabres and gearboxes, tel no 00441590671251, fax 678380.

paul js.

 

[Baltimore_Bill]

The Fairey web site is at:-

www.faireyownersclub.co.uk

 

[ccscott49]

Keep the fords!!

 

[burgundyben]

Why?

if comparing like for like, why choose ford? Dorset vs T6.354 or Dovertech vs Phaser? both comparisons are of similar age, what are the pro's and cons and why prefer ford ?

I have no opinion, only that dead impressed wiv mine, just interested to know why you say stick wiv ford.

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