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Ford Lehman diesel

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Service & support

CONTEXT
Tractor-based engine: parts at auto and farm outlets Ford Lehman marine diesels are derived from tractor engines, so owners report many auto parts stores and farm outlets carry parts for them. Applies to any boat fitted with these engines. src: Owners discussing diesel engine options

Fuel burn

CLAIM
A single Lehman 120 at about 1.8 gph near 7 knots, by one owner's log An owner running a single Lehman 120 (2715E) in a CHB 34 of about 20,000 lb reports about 1.8 gallons per hour at 6.8 to 7.4 knots, from a fuel-stick log kept against engine hours. The owner says the stick readings aren't exact. src: Trawler Forum, 'Fuel use, NMPG, Personal experience from Members' thread, post #27 (Oct 2026)

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