Ford Dorset

[santelmo]

is there anybody out there, on their boat that has the ford Dorset (2712e) engine that can help me out. My boat is in Greece and I am in the UK and I want to take a new starter motor out with me at the end of the month. I know from the service manual that it is a lucas type M50 but the suppliers that I have tried are asking for a lucas part number. My favoured supplier is almost sure that it is LRS00212 but of course I would like to be 100% sure. If anyone can confirm this information I would be grateful.

 

[rafiki_]

You could try Lancing Marine. They have traditionally marinised Ford engines.

 

[stelican]

Have you tried Mermaid Marine Poole
Ashley is very knowledgeable

 

[omega2]

If you are 24v I have one sitting in my garage, also got 12v just found. PS can I interest you you in an engine? it burns a bit of oil but well worth re-conning.

 

[stephenmartin]

I had a pair of M50's that were completely siezed....I stripped them down, lubricated and replaced the brush assy and then cleaned up the commutator with fith fine emery cloth and bobs your uncle...they work fine...parts were £12 each

These are the parts...don't forget your WD40

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282042116192

stupid me...this post is a year ol...hope you got it sorted anyway

 

[Sandyman]

I have a 2712e and the starter motor fited is a CAV CA45F24-55. Not sure if that helps but you may be able to convert to the part number you require. Also see here or just google the CAV number. http://www.dfjauto.com/DFJ020107/CAV-CA45F2455
Hope that helps.

 

[stephenmartin]

I need help too...I have a 2722 that has stood for years, it turns over fine but won't fire...tried bleeding the fuel still nothing undid the injector pipes from the pump and no diesel squirting...applied 12volts on engine stop solenoid and still nothing...I have no idea....could the injection pump be blocked

 

[Sandyman]

Assuming the 2722 has the Minimec injector pump there are two vent screw towards the top, about level with the diesel input pipe.
Do you get fuel to this level using the lift pump?