iggstermanBMC
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Last May13th of 2023 I posted needing help to identify a Ford Industrial engine. Many thanks to those who responded. It was identified as a Ford Industrial engine manufactured in December of 1959.
Since then the motor would not turn over, maybe hydrolcked but after a look inside the cylinders it was discovered that rust had formed on the tops of the pistons. After several weeks of introduction of rust inhibitor the engine now turns over. We are moving ahead to save this motor at lease to power the tug from Lake Champlain to Buffalo NY.
My question now is, do we rebuild the Ford engine or repower with a new diesel.
If a new diesel what’s our best choice.
Since then the motor would not turn over, maybe hydrolcked but after a look inside the cylinders it was discovered that rust had formed on the tops of the pistons. After several weeks of introduction of rust inhibitor the engine now turns over. We are moving ahead to save this motor at lease to power the tug from Lake Champlain to Buffalo NY.
My question now is, do we rebuild the Ford engine or repower with a new diesel.
If a new diesel what’s our best choice.