What Engine?

[churchward]

This sounds familiar, I have the impression it's down to a bigger oil filter, is that correct?

I believe it is a larger/better filter system. The only other easy way is a lot larger oil capacity but I don't think that has changed. Baldock would be the man to ask for a definitive technical spec. I imagine it could mean that the filter housing and filter is a retro fit/upgrade but can't say for sure.

Edited May 31, 2011 by churchward

[buggsy]

The 3 Cylinder Perk leaps about at low revs (not tick over), also at high revs and I am told that the unit normally has 4 engine mounts this has 6 rubber mounts. There is a small diesel leak somewhere on the feed to the injectors between the pump & the injectors themselves and this is in an impossible place to get to between the exhaust manifold and the block. The whole thing is a bit of an animal. If I thought an amount of money would fix these problems then maybe keep it, but something tells me it could be sorted then a few weeks / months later the problems with balance would return.

To be honest I'm searching for any advice I can get on the matter!

 

Hi Clovey,

i have a perkins 3.152 fitted in a 60' trad which has been solidly mounted i.e. on 4" oak bearers bolted to the shell. This apparently is the best way to fix a big lump like these. I had some over heating problems early which we eventually cured by replacing the head gasket. I find servicing the engine easy enough and bleeding the diesel system a doddle and i am no mechanic. The engine has been very reliable

My advice would be to get someone to advise on the price of the repairs and then make you decision.

 

cheers,

 

Steve

[clovey]

Thanks to all who added their thoughts, think I'm a bit nearer making a choice.

[Capt Ahab]

mmmmmm boring engines. Well if absolute reliability, smooth running instant starting, no oil use,no water use no hassle is boring ? then I would go for the Beta. This boat has one and I had one fitted on a boat a few years ago.

Of course if your idea of boating is Noisey, rattly may or may not start water using oil burning trouble then there are several alternatives !!

 

I have to agree with this - Have run a Beta 38 for 2800 hours and its never missed a beat, dosnt smoke, starts 1st time even at minus 10c, no oil use and economical too. All in all viceless and bombproof - Based on a Kubota industrial unit which is designed to plod on ever. Bets are an excellent, if somewhat unexciting choice. Would buy another but I think this one may outlast me!