Beta Marine Engines

Dave · Dave

I was wondering if anybody else has this problem. We cruse our Beta 13.5 hp at about 2400RPM. This will put us to just about hull speed assuming we're not bucking into a chop. If we push the engine up to 2800rpm then we start getting a prop wash noise. The max engine RPM that we can push is 3250 and t...

jbarnes · jbarnes

Anyone have any experience w/ using bio-diesel in their engines?? Just trying to minimize algae build up.....thanks

mikeB · mikeB

There has been some discussion on the Bristol owners websites regarding the benefits to adding addatives such as Marvel Mystery oil to diesel fuel. The marina where I purchase fuel sells Valvetect treated fuels so I feel the fuel has what it needs to be protected from any bacteria growth. Do you reco...

eghaley · eghaley

I was wondering if it is necessary to retorque the head bolts on my BD1005 after it's initial season (about 50 hours) according to some bolt sequence.

bolkowdude · bolkowdude

I have a traditional cutter that weighs 9,200 lbs, 9' beam, 24' LOD, 31'LOA, and 21' waterline. My question is: Would the BD722, 20 HP overpower her or would I not be able to run the engine at optimum cruise RPM due to having too much engine for the boat, thereby possibly hurting the...

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	Prop wash noise (Preview) I was wondering if anybody else has this problem. We cruse our Beta 13.5 hp at about 2400RPM. This will put us to just about hull speed assuming we're not bucking into a chop. If we push the engine up to 2800rpm then we start getting a prop wash noise. The max engine RPM that we can push is 3250 and t...	Dave	6	2288	Apr 26, 2007 by Keith
	bio-diesel in Beta's (Preview) Anyone have any experience w/ using bio-diesel in their engines?? Just trying to minimize algae build up.....thanks	jbarnes	1	1569	Mar 28, 2007 by Stanley
	Diesel Fuel Addatives (Preview) There has been some discussion on the Bristol owners websites regarding the benefits to adding addatives such as Marvel Mystery oil to diesel fuel. The marina where I purchase fuel sells Valvetect treated fuels so I feel the fuel has what it needs to be protected from any bacteria growth. Do you reco...	mikeB	3	2713	Mar 11, 2007 by Stanley
	Head Bolts on BD1005 (Preview) I was wondering if it is necessary to retorque the head bolts on my BD1005 after it's initial season (about 50 hours) according to some bolt sequence.	eghaley	1	1348	Feb 26, 2007 by Stanley
	When is it TOO much engine (Preview) I have a traditional cutter that weighs 9,200 lbs, 9' beam, 24' LOD, 31'LOA, and 21' waterline. My question is: Would the BD722, 20 HP overpower her or would I not be able to run the engine at optimum cruise RPM due to having too much engine for the boat, thereby possibly hurting the...	bolkowdude	3	1953	Feb 19, 2007 by Stanley
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