Re: [cal46] Digest for cal46@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

[Andy Neilson]

I had a 4-236 in my Cal.  But instead of doing a rebuild for $$$ and still having a 40+ year old motor I spent $$$$ and installed a new Perkins, doesn’t leak or burn oil. Been great for last 12 years.  Very reliable.  

Andy

Twisted Journey currently for sale. 

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Edwin <edw...@gmail.com>: Jul 21 05:37AM -0700 They’re great engines   Yes burning 1 liter of oil at max rpm (2000)   Is not unheard of   I have the same issue with my 50 year old   Original un rebuilt Perkins 4.236   But if I run it at 1600 rpm I’d need maybe   A half a pint after 12 hrs   Runs great   Yes you can put in new piston rings   For $$$$   Cheaper to juts carry oil and run at sweet   Spot   Edwin Cal Cruising 46 S/V Lahlia Marina de Rey CA   Sent from my iPhone

Gord Lamb <gla...@gmail.com>: Jul 21 01:37PM -0400 I must be lucky!   Wanderlust's 4.236 is at around 2000 hours after its last rebuild, and doesn't burn any oil at all. Motored approximately 30 hours over the past month, and the oil level's at the same place on the dipstick I filled it up to.   I just use whatever diesel-grade 15w40 is on sale, and change every 100 hours. I honestly don't think it makes a difference for our engines; they're not running 7000rpm like a race car. :)   I do have temperature alarms though and have never cooked the engine. I think that's a big one. I normally run at 1350rpm (6 1/2 knots, give or take).

-- Gordon *s/v Wanderlust*

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