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Jeff Anderson-Lee
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Username: jandersonlee

Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2006
Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 09:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I recently purchased a '70s Coronado 28 with a Palmer P60 (M60?) inboard. I'm trying to get someone to look at it, and they have asked for a copy of the manual. Is there an electronic copy anywhere (free or otherwise) or does anyone have one they would either be willing to scan, copy, loan, or part witn? Thanks!

Jeff Anderson-Lee
Berkeley, CA, USA
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Eddie Ross
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Username: eddie

Post Number: 131
Registered: 04-2003
Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 05:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a manual. Will post or e-mail info as needed. The Palmer engine is a marine adaptation of the International Harvester Lo-Boy tractor with a C-60 engine. DO NOT confuse it with the Cub Cadet model which is a different engine. SOME, NOT ALL parts are interchangeable with the tractor engine.
Here are the parts that are DIFFERENT from the tractor engine:

exaust manifold ( most critical )

distributor

water pump

thermostat housing and thermostat

crankshaft

marine alternator

marine starter

fuel pump ( tractor does not have one )

head gasket


The Palmer engine is positioned opposite, front to back, from the tractor engine.

The Palmer went out of business and the P-60 was discontinued over 30 years ago.

No auto part shop or marine store will have a listing for Palmer parts. Parts common to the tractor will be listed as for I H Lo-Boy WITH C-60 ENGINE.

List Marine in Sausalito might be able to help you.
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Andrew Menkart
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Username: andrew

Post Number: 659
Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 06:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jeff,

We sell the Palmer and IH manual on the marineengine.com site.

No hard sell intended, but buying manuals and parts (although we don't sell Palmer P60 parts) from us (oldmarineengine.com or marineengine.com) helps pay for this site and the service you are enjoying...
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Eddie Ross
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Username: eddie

Post Number: 132
Registered: 04-2003
Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 08:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes, Andrew, that's fair enough. I will limit my posts to that which is beyond or further clarifies what is in both manuals.
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Richard A. Day Jr.
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Username: richardday

Post Number: 336
Registered: 11-2003


Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 07:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Eddie, I think the starter that was supplied for the M-60 AKA P-60 was the standard Cub Lo-Boy starter. Now a marine starter may be required today due to common sense and Coast Guard regs. Don't know about the latter requirements. Can you fill me in. Thanks.
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Eddie Ross
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Username: eddie

Post Number: 133
Registered: 04-2003
Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 02:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Richard, I never even had my 1974 one off. I'm quick to point out to those with gas inboards NOT to circumvent the rules and use automotinve ones. I mainly wanted to point out to those new to the P-60 that you can't can't just run down to tractor parts house and get anyting you need for your Palmer. I will pass along info as I get it.
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Richard A. Day Jr.
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Username: richardday

Post Number: 337
Registered: 11-2003


Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 08:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I agree. I wonder if the coast guard rules permit using the original starter or do they require they be replaced with a marine starter?
I just pulled the head of a junk P-60 that had cracked from salt water and it had the tractor head gasket which rusted all over the head and top of the block. You can see just how badly it was eroded from salt. Never did understand people that would by an exspensive boat and engine for salt water and skimp on no heat exchanger. Penny wise Pound foolish in my book.

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