TVJL Dec 19, 2017 3:51 pm
Subject: Marine engines

Here's an interesting question for the M45 experts. What are the differences between the specifications of a 'marine' and a 'standard' model and are any of the parts interchangeable? The point is not an entirely academic one, since someone is offering me some 'marine' engine parts.

Colin M34 Dec 19, 2017 6:55 pm
Subject: Re: Marine engines

Hi Tim,

Generally none of them will fit a car engine. Hopefully someone else will contradict me!

Colin M34

M70 Dec 19, 2017 11:14 pm
Subject: Re: Marine engines

Colin, you are correct, broadly! I bought an M45 twenty years ago that had a marinised crankcase fitted, (I didn't know better then). While they may look similar an untrained eye I would avoid if you can. regards, Stephen