Any experience with this engine? Most specifically in terms of maintenance and obtaining spare parts.
I am aware that it is a modified Leyland O-Series gasoline engine, was put into a sedan and wagon called the Rover Montego from about 1984 to 1995, and was marinized by Perkins UK, with several horsepower ratings depending on rated rpm. In Europe it was commonly used in small craft as 50 and 60 hp variants and gained a reputation for quiet running and excellent economy. As a Perkins unit it does not seem to have been widely used in North America, but possibly the Volvo-badged version was?
Any further information on its practicality as an engine would be appreciated.
I am aware that it is a modified Leyland O-Series gasoline engine, was put into a sedan and wagon called the Rover Montego from about 1984 to 1995, and was marinized by Perkins UK, with several horsepower ratings depending on rated rpm. In Europe it was commonly used in small craft as 50 and 60 hp variants and gained a reputation for quiet running and excellent economy. As a Perkins unit it does not seem to have been widely used in North America, but possibly the Volvo-badged version was?
Any further information on its practicality as an engine would be appreciated.