Converting to diesel
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Converting to diesel
Anyone have any idea how expensive it would be to convert at 42' Trojan from gas to diesel or even if it's possible to do that?
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Thanks. I'm looking at a couple of 42 footers. One is gas, one is diesel. The diesel also has a flybridge. Other than that, they're identical. The only problem is, the diesel is $25,000 more. Is it worth it? I've been warned of the dangers of gas (explosion, etc.) but don't know how much of a risk that is.
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that would depend on the make and type of diesels cummins 504 noSt. Valentine II wrote:Thanks. I'm looking at a couple of 42 footers. One is gas, one is diesel. The diesel also has a flybridge. Other than that, they're identical. The only problem is, the diesel is $25,000 more. Is it worth it? I've been warned of the dangers of gas (explosion, etc.) but don't know how much of a risk that is.
cummins 6BTAs yes old nissan no! many volvos yes. what type of diesels are they ? I would never go back to gas in any boat over 30 foot .
Paul
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77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
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They are out dated.oil leakers smokers and I love them. not made any more but so many were made that parts will be avalable forever still a big markit . in low H.P. ratings they will run forever in high HP rating (turbo aftercooled etc) it is a diffrent story . what is the HP rating ?
get a surrvey on the eng by someone who knows D.D. some people hate them some love them . yes they add to the boat value
Paul
get a surrvey on the eng by someone who knows D.D. some people hate them some love them . yes they add to the boat value
Paul
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat