Surprised that one of our fine Canadian members has not jumped in to respond to the question of the Gardener. This is a popular engine in the B.C.Canada area as Vancouver I believe, has a excellent rapport in the terms of shops, rebuild sites, parts, along with valid reputations for all aspects. Please advise to the contrary if these statements are off.
There are cases here in Southeast Alaska where commercial trollers have converted perfectly good Cats, Jimmies, and such for a rebuilt Gardener. The fuel burn alone is worth a peek. They are indestructable a 'Tank' engine reputation that runs for ever with little anticipated maintenance woes.
Did I mention I am a fan of the Gardener engines?
Regards,
Al-Ketchikan