Marine Engines

1968 47 Foot Owen Woolley launch

Twin TS3 powered (3DB-215 model)

Fully reconditioned TS3 engines (3DB-215) for 47 foot Owen Woolley above.

Very rare cast alloy water jacketed exhaust manifolds.

Fully restored early AC oil bath air cleaners.

Engines installed and fully operational.

1937 Bridgedecker launch

Single TS3 powered (3DD-215 model)

Lowering fully reconditioned TS3 engine into engine bay

Fully reconditioned TS3 engine (CAT yellow!)

1937 (launched 1946) 42 Foot Barr-Browns Bridgedecker launch

Twin TS3 powered (3D-199 model)

Mar Del Plata fishing boats

These are 1954/55 model TS3 marine engines, still operating after 60 years in original condition. They are the oldest TS3 engines operating commercially or otherwise anywhere in the world.

Early Rootes Lister engine ID plate

Early Rootes-Lister TS3 powered

1934 Bridge decker Kauri Launch prior to restoration.

Powered by a weary 3DB-215 TS3

Cabins, decks, engine, gearbox and all internals removed.

Marinized TS3 engine returned to new.

New timing gear housing, gearbox adapter plate casting, flex-plate etc.

External engine oil drain pipe and valve fitted.

Lowering the new TS3 engine into the restored hull and onto new engine bearers.

Starboard side showing the impressive new engine bearers.