I am planning to re-power this spring. In preperation for retirement and full-time cruising, still two years away, I would like to get rid of my trusty Perkins 4-154 because they no longer are making parts for it. Cumins makes a drop-in replacement to the 4-154. I could even re-use my Hurth transmission if I so desire. The engine is a 4B3.3 and develops 65 HP at 2600 RPM. The Perkins develops ~62 HP at 3000 RPM. The engine seems like an ideal replacement; however, I am concerned about EPA mandated devices causing problems for me down the road.
Sheri at TransAtlantic Diesel said that any new engine I buy would likely have the new Tier IV EPA devices manufactured into the engine. I would be interested in hearing what other skippers have learned about the new EPA mandates concerning marine diesel engines and how the mandates will affect engine performance and the other aspects of ownership.
Sheri at TransAtlantic Diesel said that any new engine I buy would likely have the new Tier IV EPA devices manufactured into the engine. I would be interested in hearing what other skippers have learned about the new EPA mandates concerning marine diesel engines and how the mandates will affect engine performance and the other aspects of ownership.
