Simple engines and if you can wield a spanner, you could actually do it yourself. but the good news is that you can re-build these engines at a very affordable cost. Count on a engine re-build after each 1000 - 1500 hrs (New liners, piston rings etc.). This means that you'll take out about 63 Hp per litre which is on the high end for the DD's. 92 indicates that each cylinder is 92 Cubic Inch in volume, whiche equates to approx 1502 Cm3 (or 1.5L per cylinder). These engines will be 8V and 92 series (8V92's). "Just seen this thread and thought I may offer some help in respect to those Detroit Diesels (DD) before I head off to Houston. If you look at Alf's profile and at the threads he has been active on you will pick up a lot of great info, I have been clipping bits for a while and offer this to get you started: My opinion FWIW is that the simplicity (Ha) relatively, of the DD's give a hands on type a good opportunity to maintain and even repair the engines. The resident guru is Alf (Divemaster 1) and he always does his best to help with DD problems. Hi MarineA, and welcome to the madhouse, I am not an expert but have also been looking at DD powered boats.
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