PostHeaderIcon Sabb One Cylinder Diesel Marine Engine


Marine Diesel….with starter-generator.
This Starter-Generator Combo unit is very simuliar to a golf-cart starter-generator.
It’s a Bosch Unit very much`like the ones used on early Harley-Davidson Gas powered 3 wheel golf carts.
It came to me a mess. All the wires were twisted inside from miss handling of the main terminal.
I restored the unit to like new condition and adapted a New Delco 12 volt Regulator to control it. A Ford Starter Relay works the “Start” side of the circuit. (Thats the bigger Red wire running behind the unit.
This is a great addition to any small engine up to 20 hp not equipped with a starter or charging system.
This little diesel has`a compression release to allow you to ’spin’ the motor and use the heavy flywheel as help in starting an engine with 450-500 lbs compression as a diesel has.
I can design these systems.
See my other videos for shop location. Thanks

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16 Responses to “Sabb One Cylinder Diesel Marine Engine”

  • ViewerSonic says:

    I guess you mean …
    I guess you mean Sabb because Saab has never made any marine diesel engines in fact none of the diesel engines used in the cars are made by Saab them selves either.

  • Mackiebrat says:

    Smiles this was my …
    Smiles this was my first SAAB diesel experience, no instructions !
    I knew the compression release would stop it.
    The Fairbanks-Morse Engine in my other vids can be stopped by just holding in on the intake valve.
    I grew up in state of Maine ,mostly OJT ,
    by yourself learning.
    smiles Glen

  • bugsier5 says:

    to stop engine it’s …
    to stop engine it’s better to put the regulator to stop , lifting the decompression handle to stop engine is not recomended by manufacturer!
    (will destroy valve or seat at longer tyme!)

  • junebug2oo5 says:

    Sounds beautiful
    Sounds beautiful

  • acsial says:

    I think that the …
    I think that the Bukh engines are similar…

  • decoysk says:

    NOW WHAT !
    NOW WHAT !

  • Mackiebrat says:

    Show me a vid of …
    Show me a vid of this kawasaki unit.
    I have rebuilt many starter-generator combos.
    If it’s a 24 0r 36 volt unit with batteries in floor board your best bet is a new motor
    (check E-Bay)
    Surprise me with a vid of it !…lol

  • biggdaddy2001 says:

    hey do you rebuild …
    hey do you rebuild a starter /generator motor off of a kawasaki motor bike engine?

  • Mackiebrat says:

    Thanks for the …
    Thanks for the comments. I have 47 years in the starter -generator rebuilding trade.
    I still like it !….Old engines that do their job for decades are very appealing to me.
    Check out some of my other Vids.
    My Starter and Alternator Business covers many engine applications.

  • tomterahedrob says:

    EXCELLENT!how much …
    EXCELLENT!how much are they?

  • opstanasig says:

    They sell parts all …
    They sell parts all over Norway and they are overhauling old engines in Bergen, but they don’t make new ones anymore. They sell Iveco engines now.

  • crazEgamer201 says:

    Actually, they are …
    Actually, they are still making them. My cousin and I have been considering putting one into a newer boat. Then again, we live in Bergen, Norway, where these engines were made originally. Not sure where they’re made now, but Sabb still have a workshop in Bergen. Dropped by to get a few seals and such.

  • josrfin says:

    But the black unit …
    But the black unit also works as starter - Dyna-start!
    Decompression-lever is not intended for stop of the engine…

  • opstanasig says:

    Nice engine! I have …
    Nice engine! I have one too. It’s from 1961 and in very good condition. I also have a 2 sylinder called 2H, 18 hp from 1973. I’ve had an 2G 16 hp from 1959 earlier.
    Not too many of these in the States?
    Sabb is VERY reliabe, one of the most reliable small diesel’s that exists! Too bad they’re not making them any more…

  • handa250 says:

    Hello Mackiebrat!

    o Mackiebrat!
    Nice video “,)
    Check out my videos….more Sabb-sound.

  • machzzzz1 says:

    Cool motor. Nice …
    Cool motor. Nice Vid.

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