Volvo diesel inboard MD6B for sale. Thought to be in working order.

[tomwakeford]

This is the original engine from my 1972 Albin Vega. Sadly it has gathered rust and, despite it being in working order last October (2011), my local boat yard recommends that I replace it, as they can't maintain it. So it will be available within a few days along with the drive-shaft and propeller.I have a range of original (and bulky) manuals and diagrams for people who know about such things. It is at the RNYC in Blyth, Northumberland, England, The main issue for most people on this list, I suspect, will be transporting it. Feel free to contact me at wakeford.tom@... if you might want to make an offer. If I don't hear anything within a week or so I'll put it up for sale on ebay.

 

[Vega1447]

Hi.
Interesting that they say they can\'t maintain it.

For what it is worth, I maintain my (similar) MD6A.

Maintenance consists (for me) in replacing the oil & fuel filters
annually & also replacing the engine oil.

I also check & usually replace the water pump impeller.

That\'s about it..

To be fair, the combi system is complicated & beyond my skills.

Perhaps that is where the boatyard lost interest?

My local marine mechanic can "speak Combi" but it took a while...

Don\'t spend £5000 on a new engine if you don\'t need to...

John

 

[n4lbl]

Tom:

I've got an MD6A and wanted to ask about your propeller if it isn't a
combi. My three blade 13 X 10 is horrible in reverse and I can't come
close to hull speed going forward. So, if you have a fixed blade prop what
is it and how does it perform? I suspect that I'd be happier with perhaps
a 13 X 8.

It seems odd that your '72 has an MD6B and my '75 has an MD6A (I think!!).

thanx,,,
Alan