Beta Marine Engines

mikeB · mikeB

There has been some discussion on the Bristol owners websites regarding the benefits to adding addatives such as Marvel Mystery oil to diesel fuel. The marina where I purchase fuel sells Valvetect treated fuels so I feel the fuel has what it needs to be protected from any bacteria growth. Do you reco...

eghaley · eghaley

I was wondering if it is necessary to retorque the head bolts on my BD1005 after it's initial season (about 50 hours) according to some bolt sequence.

bolkowdude · bolkowdude

I have a traditional cutter that weighs 9,200 lbs, 9' beam, 24' LOD, 31'LOA, and 21' waterline. My question is: Would the BD722, 20 HP overpower her or would I not be able to run the engine at optimum cruise RPM due to having too much engine for the boat, thereby possibly hurting the...

Dave · Dave

I actually have a couple of quetions. First, how long should the engine mounts last for the 13.5 hp engine? Second, When replacing an A4, is it typical that the engine bed needs to be reenforced? We replaced our A4 with a 13.5 beta and I think the beds are not strong enough for the engine. I believe it...

Mexicoman · Mexicoman

I am considering repowering a Cal 330 that has an Atomic 4 in it. Doesn't run and needs to go. I understand the A4 had 30 HP and I was wondering what the formula was for determining which Beta engine size would be sufficient to handle this boat. Would the 20 HP BD722 be capable of getting her going o.k.? ...

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	Diesel Fuel Addatives (Preview) There has been some discussion on the Bristol owners websites regarding the benefits to adding addatives such as Marvel Mystery oil to diesel fuel. The marina where I purchase fuel sells Valvetect treated fuels so I feel the fuel has what it needs to be protected from any bacteria growth. Do you reco...	mikeB	3	2323	Mar 11, 2007 by Stanley
	Head Bolts on BD1005 (Preview) I was wondering if it is necessary to retorque the head bolts on my BD1005 after it's initial season (about 50 hours) according to some bolt sequence.	eghaley	1	1156	Feb 26, 2007 by Stanley
	When is it TOO much engine (Preview) I have a traditional cutter that weighs 9,200 lbs, 9' beam, 24' LOD, 31'LOA, and 21' waterline. My question is: Would the BD722, 20 HP overpower her or would I not be able to run the engine at optimum cruise RPM due to having too much engine for the boat, thereby possibly hurting the...	bolkowdude	3	1737	Feb 19, 2007 by Stanley
	Beta engine mounts (Preview) I actually have a couple of quetions. First, how long should the engine mounts last for the 13.5 hp engine? Second, When replacing an A4, is it typical that the engine bed needs to be reenforced? We replaced our A4 with a 13.5 beta and I think the beds are not strong enough for the engine. I believe it...	Dave	1	1895	Jan 26, 2007 by Stanley
	BD722 (Preview) I am considering repowering a Cal 330 that has an Atomic 4 in it. Doesn't run and needs to go. I understand the A4 had 30 HP and I was wondering what the formula was for determining which Beta engine size would be sufficient to handle this boat. Would the 20 HP BD722 be capable of getting her going o.k.? ...	Mexicoman	4	1742	Jan 9, 2007 by Stanley
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