Inboard Engine Woes

[Heckler]

When we bought 'The Marley Moo' it was a project and for a 28ft Seamaster it was a cracking price.

The engine is currently a 1.5 Petrol BMC Newage Navigator, not sure what the gear box is.

It's recently starting playing up with starting problems, stalling etc.. and I dont like going out with an engine I don't have 100% faith in. Ok I know all things mechanical will break but...

So I have some options to consider but am not sure what way to go.

1. Have my engine taken out, stripped and rebuilt (don't know who would do this)
2. Buy a rebuilt diesel engine, BMC 1.5 or 1.8, not sure what would be involved here, change fuel tank, instruments etc...
3. Buy a new diesel engine ££££££
4. Have mine serviced and hope for the best.

I want to get my engine out anyway as I want to clean up the bilge, paint it etc.. as it stinks (well that oily boat smell).

Any ideas?

If anyone knows a BMC specialist (apart from Calcutt Boats as they won't touch a petrol BMC) please let me know

Thanks

Andy

The BMC 1500 as one of the simplest engines to work on so why not fix the existing, if it aint knocking or smoking, find a man and fix it!
Stu

 

[andythilo]

The B M Leyland book is fine, its all about your engine.

Midget Sprite book deals with the BMC A series engine and the Triumph 1500, neither are what you want.

Excellent, thanks I'll order one.

 

[andythilo]

The BMC 1500 as one of the simplest engines to work on so why not fix the existing, if it aint knocking or smoking, find a man and fix it!
Stu

Well yes, that is now the plan

 

[Heckler]

Well yes, that is now the plan

Excellentez!