Past Engines

1935 Gleniffer DC3R's (Matched Pair)

Gleniffer DC3R - Year of Manufacture 1935

This matched handed pair of very rare Gleniffer DC3R marine diesel engines were last run in 1971 (Engine Numbers 10544 & 10545). These were fitted new in 1935 to the vessel they were removed from. Producing 60hp @ 900rpm, These engines are air start (via air starter motor) and complete with their original 2:1 reduction gearboxes.

These engines have now gone to a heritage project boat to provide a spares source for the Gleniffer DC8's fitted in her.

1963 Dorman 3LB

Dorman 3LB - Year of Manufacture approx 1963

1963 built Dorman 3LB. 47hp @ 1500rpm, Originally powering a Priestman excavator this engine was reconditioned and converted to marine specification.

This engine was completed with 12v start, 12v 175amp alternator and PRM 280 gearbox.

To see a video of this engine running on completion of overhaul click here

1952 Lister JP2M

Lister JP2M - Year of Manufacture 1952

Lister JP2M. 21hp @ 1200rpm, this engine is a genuine marine unit complete with the original fitment blackstone 2:1 ratio gearbox and is raised hand start only. The engine was sold in its current condition for self build.

To see a video of this engine running on arrival at MPS click here

1955 Gardner 3LW

Gardner 3LW - Year of Manufacture May 1955

This 1955 built Gardner 3LW. 47hp @ 1500rpm, spent around thirty years buried in a barn before arriving with us. The engine underwent a total restoration and completion to its future owners required specification which included PRM500 gearbox and 24 volt alternator and electric start.

To see a video of this engine running after overhaul click here

1967 Samofa 2S108

Samofa 2S108- Year of Manufacture 1967

Samofa 2S108 Marine. 30hp @ 1500rpm. Although a running engine when purchased by the owner this engine had been sat for some years, because of this the engine was with us for strip, inspection and overhaul. however, a change of plans for the owner (second hand boat instead of a new one) means this beautiful engine is now available. Completed with 12v electric start, 12v 175 Amp Iskra alternator, Gear driven Jabsco coolant pump, modern fuel filter and its original 2:1 reduction gearbox this engine type makes an ideal power plant for a tradition narrowboat. Sharing many components with its cousin the Gardner 2LW it is a similar engine but without the premium the 2LW's cost.

To see a video of this engine running after overhaul click here

1935 Kromhout Gardner 3LW

Kromhout Gardner 3LW - Year of Manufacture May 1935

This 1935 built Kromhout Gardner 3LW, 36hp @ 1200rpm, originally powered a dutch bus. This engine is a very early example of the Gardner LW series engines that were built under licence from L.Gardner & Sons by Kromhout Motoren Fabriek in Holland and underwent a total restoration and conversion to marine specification Including 2:1 ratio PRM 280 gearbox.

To see a video of this engine running after overhaul click here