[AT] International DT 466 engine

[Steve W.]

charliehill wrote:
> Thanks for the replies,  I'll combine my reply.
> 
> Yes it would be increased weight but this boat is a 25' deep V design with 
> the engine mounted just behind the mid ship point.  The additional weight 
> shouldn't be a problem.  The main problem might be length and depth.  I'd 
> also have to run a heavier clutch (transmission) in the boat but I have one 
> of those already.
> 
> That use for it is not my real reason for being interested.  It's just an 
> optional use.  This thing is in a model 1822 Case IH cotton harvester and 
> the price is right.  I really am interested in seeing if I can cut away some 
> big hunks of  the cotton harvestor and wind up with a frame on which to 
> mount a front mounted, hydraulic brush hog.  I'll have to look it over 
> closely first.
> 
> Using it in my boat is a backup plan.  The boat is useless to me as it is. 
> It gets about 3 mpg at cruising speed.   That's nearly a dollar a mile just 
> for fuel.  A diesel would get the boat off of my trailer and in to the water 
> for someone (if not me) to enjoy.
> 
> Right now I'm just gathering info so I can properly evaluate the thing when 
> I see it.
> 
> Charlie

Build the brush hog.

For the boat look at something from Marine Diesel, That would give you a
drop in replacement for the BBC.
http://www.maxpowermarine.com/page/page/151941.htm

OR http://www.banksmarine.com/


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Steve W