I'm going a six month cruise in the Caribbean and want to bring along spare parts for my 21HP Universal diesel engine. What would you suggest I bring?
Diesel Engine Spare Parts
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Fresh water pump, raw water pump impeller, belts, filters, hoses, spare injector, gasket material, clamps, spare alternator and regulator. Tools, silicone sealer.
Fresh water pump, raw water pump impeller, belts, filters, hoses, spare injector, gasket material, clamps, spare alternator and regulator. Tools, silicone sealer.
Injector
Thanks guys. About the injectors, The #1 injector has a different part number than the number 2 and 3. Do I need to carry both? Also, what about the Fuel Lift Pump? Do they fail often? Thanks
Thanks guys. About the injectors, The #1 injector has a different part number than the number 2 and 3. Do I need to carry both? Also, what about the Fuel Lift Pump? Do they fail often? Thanks
Parts for 21-Hp Universal Diesel
That engine is a Kubota diesel, repainted gold by Universal. (You'll probably see the original Kubota blue coming through here and there.) A Kuboata dealer should be able to tell you what the differences are between the #1 and the #2 and #3 injectors. I can't tell you much about the fuel pump durability, other than during the 9-years that I owned a U 21, mine ran with no problems. I bought the boat new, and ran the diesel approximately 40 days/yr. Sorry that I’m unable to give engine hours, but try 3hrs./day as an estimate.
That engine is a Kubota diesel, repainted gold by Universal. (You'll probably see the original Kubota blue coming through here and there.) A Kuboata dealer should be able to tell you what the differences are between the #1 and the #2 and #3 injectors. I can't tell you much about the fuel pump durability, other than during the 9-years that I owned a U 21, mine ran with no problems. I bought the boat new, and ran the diesel approximately 40 days/yr. Sorry that I’m unable to give engine hours, but try 3hrs./day as an estimate.
injectors
The only difference on the injectors is the one nipple vs. two nipple banjo fitting for fuel, which is re-usable. You need carry only one injector. Check the heat exchanger - might want to get a new one. Carry spare heat exchanger zincs (pencil zincs). Thermostat and gasket. Raw water pump, or kit. Pump is a better option. I would certainly replace the engine mounts if they are more than 10 years old, you will be shocked at the improvement. I would also carry spare glow plugs, see my recent post. I refurbished my M25, if I think of anything more I'll post again.
The only difference on the injectors is the one nipple vs. two nipple banjo fitting for fuel, which is re-usable. You need carry only one injector. Check the heat exchanger - might want to get a new one. Carry spare heat exchanger zincs (pencil zincs). Thermostat and gasket. Raw water pump, or kit. Pump is a better option. I would certainly replace the engine mounts if they are more than 10 years old, you will be shocked at the improvement. I would also carry spare glow plugs, see my recent post. I refurbished my M25, if I think of anything more I'll post again.
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