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More progress on my boat conversion from 47hp Perkins inboard engine to 200hp 6.5 Chevy diesel with Mercruiser outdrive.

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 6.5 chevy diesel boat
• 6.5 turbo
• 21 foot Romany boat
• diesel fishing boat

[kimmer6]

Progress...5/31/2011 So far since this video I installed new intake, CDR tube. The power steering system has been installed and test run. New longer shift and throttle cables and interrupter in, Morse controller modified, new wires to dashboard, boost gage in. The mechanical fuel pump and the electric boost pump are in and connected. Getting the throttle linkage made was a headache until I made a bellcrank. The setup I made is quite clever. McvGuyver would be proud of me.

[FastMike5]

Why is the water that color?

[kimmer6]

@FastMike5 CDR fixed...pics were taken when everything was temporarily. I ran the engine on the test stand months ago and the block didn't drain completely out. That was rusty water picked up with the temporary cooling water. I just needed to hear it run, kind of like a pep talk for me. I have heat exchangers for the engine, oil, and power steering. Today I am doing wiring and permanent fuel lines. It now has a 6.2 mechanical fuel lift pump on the block for simplicity.

[CVRealMan]

I love the sound of a V8 Turbo diesel, sounds like thunder! ^_^

[kimmer6]

@CVRealMan I was disappointed with the sound on Youtube...until I plugged my headphones in. That engine sounds like it packs big balls. I am pretty sure that the project won't disappoint me.

[josephdupont]

neat...

[FastMike5]

Your CDR isnt hooked up to you air intake, you need to fix that or you will blow your main seals quick.

[CVRealMan]

@kimmer6 Like you said in an earlier video, i just hope it can turn when your done! :p