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1968 32´ Luhrs |
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Fri Nov 20 09 11:22 PM |
Nov 18 2009
04:38 PM |
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RracnRod
I am looking at removing the 318 Chryslers from my boat and putting in some diesel engines. Does anyone know of a good diesel engine that would be a good replacement for this boat? It is a 1968 32´ Lu..... |
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Nov 18 2009
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Tom
It would take a lot of money, far more than the boat is worth. I´d guess about $50 - 60k minimum by the time you do all fuel syatems, struts and shafts. For that money you could find a very nice newer..... |
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Nov 18 2009
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RracnRod
Tom,
The 318´s run great so they dont need a rebuild. I am just in the mist of doing a major winter remodel, well lets call it last 2 or 3 winter remodels. I am going to pull the 318´s to repaint th..... |
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Nov 19 2009
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RracnRod
Does anyone know much about the Yanmar 4LH 240 hp engine. After searching around that looks like it might be a good replacement.
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Nov 19 2009
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Archman
Hey
I am just completing a gas to diesel repower of a 1990 pacemaker 36 (454 gassers to twim b series cummins)
Understand one thing and that is that it is considerably bigger job then you imagine....... |
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Nov 19 2009
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Eddy G.
I repowered with Yanmar 4LHA 240´s three years ago in a 28´Bertram. Great engines, but no longer available due to emission requirements. Seaboard Marine has what might be the last two for sale right..... |
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RracnRod
I found a Luhrs today in Alamitos shipyard that did the same repower I want to do. Remove 318´s and put Yanmars in. They used the Yanmar 140´s but I think I will put bigger in. The guy said it cost ne..... |
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Tony D
If you can find the LHA240 engines used, good luck. New even better. Please be aware... you need $70k IF you want a great outcome. Less... you get a lesser outcome. There are no cheap good repowe..... |
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Dansboat777
Hey Rodney, good luck with your project. I´m doing the same with a 35ft Sun runner. I´m going with cummins power. The main reasons are availability of parts and dependability. I am still researching m..... |
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RracnRod
Thanks Dan for the insight. Maybe I need to be looking at more the one type of power plant.I would like to stay small so I have room and less weight, however stay near the 200-240hp range. I own a mac..... |
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Dansboat777
Hey Rodney,yes I´m hoping to keep my engine costs to under $20,000. Living in Oklahoma,(pick-up truck country) cummins 6bta´s of all models are easy to come by.If you like, I will send you an e-mail w..... |
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RracnRod
Dan,
I would appreciate it if you would send those contacts. I will join the boatdiesel since I have since noticed there is a lot of stuff I cannot access and see..
Thank you,
Rodney |
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Repowering:Luhrs -
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Sat Nov 7 09 12:53 PM |
May 24 2008
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Harib800
Hi guyz i am new here, just wanted to open a new topic regarding my boat. You can say it is an inquiry
hows luhrs 32 with twin yanmar 315hp diesel? What what to consider to ensure it is going to last..... |
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luhrs 320 |
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Tue Oct 27 09 1:35 AM |
Nov 15 2001
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craig carter
has anyone repowered a 320 luhrs she has a pair of 454 gas and i want to go to diesel. i like the yanmar but the price. i wanted to know if the yanmar 240hp would be enough for her thanks |
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Pulling Cats from a tight space.... |
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Tue Dec 2 08 9:33 PM |
Dec 2 2008
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Rogue
well the removal of the 3116s from our 32 Open went smoothly. The center helm console was disconnected, unbolted and removed. This allowed the deck to swing completely vertical and allow for removal o..... |
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repowering 1973 Luhrs |
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Jun 18 2008
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Quest
I have a 32´, 1973 Luhrs FB with twin 302 Ford engines with V drives. I would like to repower with diesel engines and would like to know what options I have that might fit in the 300 hp range. ..... |
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Luhrs 290 Express - Repower |
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Sat Sep 8 07 11:42 AM |
May 12 2007
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Referrals
I am just beginning my research on repowering my 290 express luhrs. I know Yanmars are a good choice, but I was wondering if anyone has used the new Cummins Mercruiser for this application. I current..... |
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Looking to repower a Luhrs 32. single engine 300-400hp? |
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Wed Aug 1 07 10:21 AM |
Jul 31 2007
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Mark Rhodes
Any good suggestions to look at?? |
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repowering a 73 32´ sf w/perk.354&zf63v |
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Tue Nov 14 06 2:28 PM |
Nov 14 2006
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Tom
would anyone know if you can Y the exhaust and run it thru the gas eng. mufflers on the boat w/o loosing a lot of power? The 318s are real quite and chartering that good for people on board. also does..... |
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repowering 35 Alura |
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Aug 15 2006
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Firepiper
Hello, I´m looking for some sound advice on changing my Pleasurecraft 270 hp engines to a set of running take out Volvo TAMD41´s, (200 hp). The boat weighs 13000 lbs, and is a downeast typ..... |
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Repowering 1988 Luhrs Tournament from 454´s |
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Tue Aug 8 06 12:58 AM |
Jun 20 2006
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Inevitable
I see a lot of info on the 34 luhrs. Has anyone done a repower on the 40?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. I currently have a 1988 Luhrs that has the original 454 Crusaders (350hp version). Alth..... |
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Repowering Luhrs 360 offshore |
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Sat Aug 5 06 12:44 PM |
Oct 10 2001
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Martin Filfe
I´m currently in the process of repowering my 1974 Luhrs Offshore 360 with twin diesel in the 260-330 hp range. The boat is currently equiped with twin Chrysler M440 at 330hp @ 4500 rpm. Curre..... |
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repowering 1989 32´ luhrs tournment |
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Fri Aug 4 06 7:02 PM |
Apr 26 2006
08:41 AM |
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Mizu
Anyone out there have any comments specific to this model? Currently powered with 454 crusaders b/w drives. |
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Repower Luhrs 342 |
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Sat Dec 10 05 12:40 PM |
Jul 8 2002
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Dan De Salvo
I was told to come to this site for expert info nad now I see why. I would like to repower my 1985 Sportfish 342 (twin 454´s) and go diesel. Allow me to be honest. Although I am mechanically inc..... |
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38 luhrs conv. |
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repower 1973 luhrs 32 sportfisher |
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Fri Aug 12 05 10:02 AM |
Jul 25 2005
03:29 PM |
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Steven H Vickers
the boat has been completely restored with the exception of the engines and V-drives
I would like any input as to repowering with a single in lieu of twins. the calculators say 450 hp but any ideas a..... |
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