Perkins

[nshawdvm]

What type of oil do you use? How much do you consume over time? What RPM do you cruise at? And finally what temp does your engine run stay?

For me:

I am using about 1quart of oil for 30 hours at 1700 RPM. Running temp is 165F and I’ve been using Rotella T4 15-40 diesel engine oil.

Thanks for your responses

Nick

[Edwin]

I’ve been using pure chevron straight 40

Weight. Delo 40 as recommended by an old old diesel mechanic 

If I run at 17 or 1800 rpm yes I will need to add a Qt every 20hrs or so

But if I run at 1200 rpm

Temp stays at 160-170.

 at 1800 rpm engine temp goods to 180 F

I have no white black or blue fumes in the exhaust.  Engine runs great. Smooth

Doesn’t overhead no funny smoke

Only thing during my trip to catalina island

Few weeks ago one of the freeze plugs

On the exhaust manifold sprung a pin prick

Leak and the entire engine room was flooded 

With sea water and my 185 amp

Leece Neville alternator got fried 

Hope this helps

Good luck 

Edwin

S/V Lahlia

Cal Cruising 46

Marina del Rey CA

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[Nick Shaw]

Anyone in this group know the serial number on their Perkins? I have only U101739 which is not a complete number. It’s likely the first part is missing and it’s probably the same as other 1973-74 cal 2.46’s.

Anyway if you know your engine number please share; it’ll help me figure out mine.

Thanks

Nick

[Edwin]

Hi Nick

My 1968 Perkins is 236U9850

The number can ca be found on the right side engine block (opposite the starter//exhaust manifold side)

Hope that helps

Edwin

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