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Old 08-21-2019, 12:19 AM   #7
alfamike
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JD engines

I had that choice & here is what I decided.

I went with a mechanical JD 6068 - 174 HP engine. M-2 rating.

I have it in My Kadey Krogen 42.

1. - Reliability
2. - Fix-ability by me in the field was another big factor
3. - Parts availability where ever I might go was another big thing for me
4. - Ability for the engine to run with zero electrical power required
5. - Economy is also a factor, but this engine is more economical that the Ford Lehman I pulled out at same vessel speed, so the small difference in fuel economy to go the next step to electronic controls was a very small %, so not enough to give up the reliability & in field fix-ability & maintain-ability by me that I needed.


I have only one engine in my KK42 - not the scenario you were talking about, -- but a single engine is my reality I live with & I was making the decision about this with that in mind.

If it was twins I would go with two 4 cylinder JD engines.

Thanks.

Alfa Mike
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