Beta Marine Engines

Rowboatload · Rowboatload

I just now need to replace the original bronze zinc holder in my tube stack. Everyone sells a NPT 1/4" zinc holder but the original is much smaller. the 1/4" only goes in one thread by hand and has 7-1/2 threads in the length the original has 8. Small end dia. .523" - orig. .505". Does everyone re-tap t...

NeilMcCubbin · NeilMcCubbin

Our Beta 60 is on Beta's standard mounts (they say the most flexible ones) Shaft is supported at the outboard end by a cutlass bearing and inboard by the engine. The shaft is 3 ft 9" long, with a PSS seal which of course gives no support Coupling is a 5" diameter Drivesaver 404V ( https://www.gcsmarine....

Perer · Perer

We have a BD 722 in our sailboat. We love it but are breaking dip sticks. The dip stick breaks at the crease indicating "full" and then drops into the pan. This has happened four times in the past two years. We don't do anything other than check the oil prior to startup. Questions:I understand that there a...

stw · stw

Will need to re-power a Yamaha 25 within a couple years. Interested in new diesel, and folding/feathering prop. Does anyone have recommendations? Is 14hp too much? considering the boat currently has an 8hp. Are the 10hp Beta's still available? I don't see them advertised. =====================...

demonboy · demonboy

I'm looking to buy some spares and wondered what I should be searching for when trying to find generic fuel filters for the Beta 60. Currently I'm in the UK for a few weeks but am based in Phuket, Thailand. In Phuket there are many engine anodes available. What measurements should I be looking for (threa...

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	Real size of Beta 14 zinc plug? (Preview) I just now need to replace the original bronze zinc holder in my tube stack. Everyone sells a NPT 1/4" zinc holder but the original is much smaller. the 1/4" only goes in one thread by hand and has 7-1/2 threads in the length the original has 8. Small end dia. .523" - orig. .505". Does everyone re-tap t...	Rowboatload	1	643	Sep 28, 2016 by Stanley
	How closely to align a flexible mounted engine? (Preview) Our Beta 60 is on Beta's standard mounts (they say the most flexible ones) Shaft is supported at the outboard end by a cutlass bearing and inboard by the engine. The shaft is 3 ft 9" long, with a PSS seal which of course gives no support Coupling is a 5" diameter Drivesaver 404V ( https://www.gcsmarine....	NeilMcCubbin	1	1143	Sep 21, 2016 by Stanley
	Breaking dip sticks - BD 722 (Preview) We have a BD 722 in our sailboat. We love it but are breaking dip sticks. The dip stick breaks at the crease indicating "full" and then drops into the pan. This has happened four times in the past two years. We don't do anything other than check the oil prior to startup. Questions:I understand that there a...	Perer	2	786	Sep 13, 2016 by Perer
	Repower Yamaha 25 sailboat (Preview) Will need to re-power a Yamaha 25 within a couple years. Interested in new diesel, and folding/feathering prop. Does anyone have recommendations? Is 14hp too much? considering the boat currently has an 8hp. Are the 10hp Beta's still available? I don't see them advertised. =====================...	stw	1	828	Sep 12, 2016 by Stanley
	What generic fuel filter and anode for Beta 60 (Preview) I'm looking to buy some spares and wondered what I should be searching for when trying to find generic fuel filters for the Beta 60. Currently I'm in the UK for a few weeks but am based in Phuket, Thailand. In Phuket there are many engine anodes available. What measurements should I be looking for (threa...	demonboy	1	735	Aug 22, 2016 by Stanley
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