Hi everyone, curious on everyone’s opinion about this universal Diesel engine. It has 0 zero running hours. Grandfather was going to put it in his boat,but unfortunately he ended up with cancer. I want to sell it, don’t know a good price to start with. It fires up, has all its hook ups and transmission. I have more pictures if anyone wants to see them.
Universal m3-20 engine
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You need to do some more homework to find out the value of this engine. Others here may guess, few compared to the totality of respondents here have that engine.
If it is a Kubota block some info here: https://www.tractorpartsasap.com/salvage-equipment/kubota-salvage.html
Google or any search engine, in addition to boating forums, should be helpful.
Good luck.
If it is a Kubota block some info here: https://www.tractorpartsasap.com/salvage-equipment/kubota-salvage.html
Google or any search engine, in addition to boating forums, should be helpful.
Good luck.
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Reg,
I had the original (AARG), 5411 Diesel. I changed it out to the 3M-30A Universal.
It's a great engine. And judging by the picture, it has never been installed.
So, I would start out @at around $2,000 & see what takers you get. The footprint & overall dimensions are close to the 5411 with some aft footprint dimensional length modifications.
Vertically speaking, it should not be a problem. This of course, depends on boat make & stringer locations.
Good luck.......
I had the original (AARG), 5411 Diesel. I changed it out to the 3M-30A Universal.
It's a great engine. And judging by the picture, it has never been installed.
So, I would start out @at around $2,000 & see what takers you get. The footprint & overall dimensions are close to the 5411 with some aft footprint dimensional length modifications.
Vertically speaking, it should not be a problem. This of course, depends on boat make & stringer locations.
Good luck.......
Reganj06,
I have an interest, you can contact me directly at kenneth_cox@sbcglobal.net or call at 816-792-0970
Thanks in advance,
KC
I have an interest, you can contact me directly at kenneth_cox@sbcglobal.net or call at 816-792-0970
Thanks in advance,
KC
Thanx for all the information everyone, I’m definitely going to use it. KCofKC I’ll contact you in the morning.
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Alex,
I changed out from a Universal 5411 to the 3M20A engine on my 6.5 ton C30.
As for a C&C 36, this may be abit small in HP as I do not know the tonnage of your boat.
I do know however, that HP & tonnage changes with length & weight.
The 3M20A has been a great engine for me with no problems. After my second oil change & every 6 months,
thereafter, I use ONLY SYNTHETIC DEISEL MOTOR OIL. I ALSO ONLY USE SYNTHETIC OIL
FOR MY CAR & MOTORCYCLE.
If the engine balances with your C&C, Just make sure the water pump has a good filter basket (kept clean) leading up to the pump & always keep a spare impeller onboard. Make sure your heat exchanger is cleaned once a year & you should be good to go.
Also having to deal with strong currents, I was able to go 2-blade to a 3-blade prop. If you chart the horsepower drop from coupler flange to prop, you should have around 13 HP @ full throttle.
Good hunting pal..........
I changed out from a Universal 5411 to the 3M20A engine on my 6.5 ton C30.
As for a C&C 36, this may be abit small in HP as I do not know the tonnage of your boat.
I do know however, that HP & tonnage changes with length & weight.
The 3M20A has been a great engine for me with no problems. After my second oil change & every 6 months,
thereafter, I use ONLY SYNTHETIC DEISEL MOTOR OIL. I ALSO ONLY USE SYNTHETIC OIL
FOR MY CAR & MOTORCYCLE.
If the engine balances with your C&C, Just make sure the water pump has a good filter basket (kept clean) leading up to the pump & always keep a spare impeller onboard. Make sure your heat exchanger is cleaned once a year & you should be good to go.
Also having to deal with strong currents, I was able to go 2-blade to a 3-blade prop. If you chart the horsepower drop from coupler flange to prop, you should have around 13 HP @ full throttle.
Good hunting pal..........
I played $5800 for mine with admiral panel and 5year warranty plus alarm with if it light.
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Purchase in New Orleans after Kiterna hope this sad helps. Pad gives me help,sorry for spelling I I've in Mobile Alabama I also got manually,parts list,installation guide.If you have more questions feel free to contact me.