2009 classic ranger 25 stuff for sale.

[Niels Hansen]

I will be operating my ranger classic out of northern Vancouver island and will not need air conditioning. I opted for more storage space. I have all the extra little parts needed to fit the 2009 ranger. I have repowered the boat with another 4 cylinder diesel engine and thus have the old cummins ECU available. Before I put them on Ebay I wanted to give the tug nuts a shot at those parts. if there is any interest, I will be making my way north from Salt Lake City, Boise, Pendleton, Yakima, Seattle, Bellingham, Nanaimo, and Campbell River beginning 26 June. If there is anyone interested, arrangements can be made to meet along that route.

 

[Idylwild]

Can I ask you why you replaced the ECU? Use? Headaches? More power? I’ve heard disparaging statements about the ECUs….

 

[Niels Hansen]

Can I ask you why you replaced the ECU? Use? Headaches? More power? I’ve heard disparaging statements about the ECUs….

the original engine failed for reasons I am don't know about. It was replaced by a VM Motori diesel engine. They are essentially the same. They are both engines developed by BMW and bolt up the same and share the same displacement and power ratings. For purposes of this discussion, they do not share the same engine ECU or fuel control system. The Cummins/BMW is proprietary Cummins computer control systems while the VM/BMW is a complete Bosch engine control system including injectors and ECU,s. When the failed cummins engine was replaced, they just left all the Cummins ECU and wiring harnesses in the boat...still mounted in their original locations. Sorry I had to build a watch in order to tell you what time it is! Hope this helps. Still have the Cummins ECU and will gladly give it to you if you can use it. I just hated to throw it away.

 

[Idylwild]

You are a gentleman.... thank you!
I am looking at a much neglected 25SC... neglect is one thing, engine replacement another. I am trying to get a feel for the Cummins / Mercruiser debacle that seems to accompany some (or all?) of those model years. Price is right on the vessel, but I approach the purchase with the dichotomy of keeping it or flipping it.... sometimes I buy to restore and flip, sometimes to keep. (I'd like to keep this one, it appears to check all the boxes.) Watches are intricate, always worth the time to educate oneself. Appreciate your answer, I'll take it into consideration.

 

[Idylwild]

.... and I should have asked- how has the replacement worked out for you? (They sold lots of these engines, I doubt they all sucked, but.....?)
Thank you.