Beta Marine Engines

terrybryan · terrybryan

Is there a minimum RPM for the BV 1505 that is recommended to prevent carbon build-up?

KeyWestPirate · KeyWestPirate

Would it be possible to replace the existing Yanmar 3GM20 with a Beta 38 in my 1983 Seidelmann 37? My purpose is thus: I'd like to add the optional pto to drive a watermaker pump, and a larger alternator driven by a poly V belt. I would purposely like to cruise a little lower on the power curve, say 2...

NB Willawaw · NB Willawaw

A friend has a beta 38 engine and the Manual says it should run at 80 deg C. but he's never seen it above 70 deg C. Running engines cooler than optimum may cause problems in the long term ? In general, what views are there on running engines at lower temperatures?

JimB · JimB

I have new B 38 that has not been installed in my boat yet. I have set it on the engine beds (which slope to the rear of the engine) over night and then removed it and set it on the level. While the engine was sitting at an angle on the engine bearers I notice fuel leaking from the fitting on the injector pump whe...

s292c · s292c

would like to repower. Original was MD7A 2 cylinder Volvo. Temporary refitted with Universal diesel, not sure of engine number, but 25 hp, 3 cylinder. Love the extra power of the universal and the closed cooling loops. Time for a new engine, transmission, and engine room design. some questions: 1....

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Minimum RPM to prevent carbon build-up (Preview) Is there a minimum RPM for the BV 1505 that is recommended to prevent carbon build-up?	terrybryan	2	1167	Aug 4, 2009 by terrybryan
	Replace 3GM20 with Beta 38 in Seidelmann 37 (Preview) Would it be possible to replace the existing Yanmar 3GM20 with a Beta 38 in my 1983 Seidelmann 37? My purpose is thus: I'd like to add the optional pto to drive a watermaker pump, and a larger alternator driven by a poly V belt. I would purposely like to cruise a little lower on the power curve, say 2...	KeyWestPirate	5	2530	Jul 28, 2009 by Stanley
	Running Temperature for a Beta 38 (Preview) A friend has a beta 38 engine and the Manual says it should run at 80 deg C. but he's never seen it above 70 deg C. Running engines cooler than optimum may cause problems in the long term ? In general, what views are there on running engines at lower temperatures?	NB Willawaw	1	761	Jul 23, 2009 by Stanley
	Fuel leak at injector pump (Preview) I have new B 38 that has not been installed in my boat yet. I have set it on the engine beds (which slope to the rear of the engine) over night and then removed it and set it on the level. While the engine was sitting at an angle on the engine bearers I notice fuel leaking from the fitting on the injector pump whe...	JimB	5	900	Jul 16, 2009 by JimB
	Engine for S2 9.2 meter, center ****pit (Preview) would like to repower. Original was MD7A 2 cylinder Volvo. Temporary refitted with Universal diesel, not sure of engine number, but 25 hp, 3 cylinder. Love the extra power of the universal and the closed cooling loops. Time for a new engine, transmission, and engine room design. some questions: 1....	s292c	5	887	Jul 14, 2009 by Stanley
«First < 1 … 119 120 121 122 123 … 146 > Last» \| Page of 146 sorted by