Ouch! Torreson's, mentioned frequently in this forum, is a great resource for parts & knowledge. I was once told they deal in used engines and parts. http://www.torresen.com/ <http://www.torresen.com/>
Dan's advice about Kubota also sounds interesting. I can't imagine the block for a tractor version is any different than the marine version. I'm also very curious about the electric motor idea. The thought of it's clean, quit operation is VERY appealing! Anyone have any ideas of run-time? ...or battery requirements? (or a link to web site with answers?) Pete 'Still Fiesty' '6171 TR --- In [email protected], Don Brooks <brooksd...@...> wrote: > > You might try looking for a used Kubota tractor engine. You have all the parts to marinize it from your old engine. The basic Kubota engine is a Z500 and was used in the B5100 tractors. Here is a site to track used engines. >  http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/parts/search.asp?Manu=KUBOTA&Model=\ &MdlX=Contains&PartNum=&grp=&dlr=&CID=&pdcl=1 > Good luck. > Don, #6293, Niceville, FL > > --- On Fri, 7/16/10, enzyme311 enzyme...@... wrote: > > > From: enzyme311 enzyme...@... > Subject: [IC27A] Engine Possibilities > To: [email protected] > Date: Friday, July 16, 2010, 8:52 AM > > >  > > > > Hi All! > I have a 1986 C27 with a Universal 18 that is no longer alive. A rebuild is not possible as the inside was completely pitted by water and likely to have issues down the road even with a rebuild. So I am looking for a new used engine. It's not my forever boat so I don't want to spend an arm and a leg. I am curious as to what other engine options there are. What will fit the space? I looked at a 3-cyl Yanmar yesterday but I think it's about 1.5 inches too big. Any ideas? BTW, I'm in Florida if anyone knows of anything and will drive to surrounding states. > Thanks---Amy >
