During this time, Ramil and I went to different surplus engine shops to look for an engine that's suitable for our boat. We opted to look for it in surplus shops because brand new engines are unavailable in our area and it's very expensive. Besides, these surplus engines are still in good condition.
Surplus 4DR5 Engine.
There are many types of engines and not all of them are fit for our boat. Taking into consideration of its size which is expected to carry around 30 blocks of ice, a 4DR5 Diesel engine is just appropriate. I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to stuffs like these but, based on my research, 4DR5 engines are used on Mitsubishi Canter. 45R5 diesel engines are also used on public utility Jeepneys that you see almost everywhere in the Philippines.
A colorful jeepney in the Philippines
We found one at Salazar Street in Gensan. The engine was priced at 55k pesos. Judging by its looks, it seemed fine though not as gorgeous as a brand new. Lucky enough, the mechanic who reconditioned the engine was Ramil's childhood friend. He assured us that the engine is in its top condition and should we have any problems with it, he's just a call away. Surplus 4DR5 engines are very in demand and always out of stock so bought it right away.
Right after buying the engine, we went straight to a Machine shop. I didn't know why we needed to go there but, when we arrived at the shop, Ramil explained to me that an engine should first be mounted on frame before it can be attached to the boat. For the service, the machine shop charged us 6,500 pesos. As an added service, the machine shop owner promised to deliver the engine mounted on its frame to Alabel once it is finished.
Tired but happy kid. Photo Credits
It was a very tiring day but that experience taught me a ton of things.
And the good thing was, before the boat construction started in the last week of July, the engine was already in place.
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