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Replacement Generator - Jay Darst - 05-14-2005 14:32
I run my generator as much as possible. Have run it NON-Stop for 4
days (96 hours). I usually like to change the oil every 50 hours,
but in an event that causes the Perkins to run straight thru an
extended period, I'll wait til I'm ready to shut it off.
It is my understanding that this Perkins engine has been used in
many a sail boat around the world. They have seen 12K-20K of run
time. Albeit its not started to bre a cup of coffee, more like
doldrums and then lit for days or even weeks sometimes...
So far, I'm happy with my boat anchor. Werks Grate!
Jay Darst
85PT40
SPRINGFIELDIL
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
> Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far more
expensive
> unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more
ruggedly built
> for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why
people think
> newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins that
you
> found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400 hours
on it and
> is just broken in.
>
> tom
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center,NY
>
>
> dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> >
> >Blair in Oregon
> >
> >
> >
> >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> >
> >
> > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > >
> > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the oil
seal it turn
> > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced or
built back up.
> > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW power
teck.I
> > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over the
old worn out
> > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals on
it we
> > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a generator
with
> > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be doing
is fixing
> > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the purchase
of a
> > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and is a
8000
> > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a 12,500
watt Onan.
> > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach as
it is?
> > >Looking for comments & suggestions by those who have made this
move.
> > >
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Replacement Generator - Jay Darst - 05-14-2005 14:33
Mike,
What Gen did you put back in there?
JDarst
85PT40SPRINGFIELDIL
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@w...> wrote:
> So I guess I am too cheap on my 12.5 with 1400 hrs @ $2500. It
does crank all three airs no prob. with the needles deep in the
green.
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
>
>
> Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far more
expensive
> unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more
ruggedly built
> for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why
people think
> newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins
that you
> found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400 hours
on it and
> is just broken in.
>
> tom
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center,NY
>
>
> dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> >
> >Blair in Oregon
> >
> >
> >
> >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> >
> >
> > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > >
> > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the oil
seal it turn
> > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced or
built back up.
> > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW
power teck.I
> > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over the
old worn out
> > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals
on it we
> > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a
generator with
> > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be doing
is fixing
> > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the
purchase of a
> > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and is
a 8000
> > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a 12,500
watt Onan.
> > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach as
it is?
> > >Looking for comments & suggestions by those who have made
this move.
> > >
> > >Jeff & Michelle August
> > >1980 FC35RB
> > >Plymouth, WI
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Replacement Generator - randydupree - 05-14-2005 14:39
i've run my genny for 14 days without shutting it down,i like a.c. and ice
cubes! randydupree93wb
----- Original Message -----
From: Jay Darst
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:32 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
I run my generator as much as possible. Have run it NON-Stop for 4
days (96 hours). I usually like to change the oil every 50 hours,
but in an event that causes the Perkins to run straight thru an
extended period, I'll wait til I'm ready to shut it off.
It is my understanding that this Perkins engine has been used in
many a sail boat around the world. They have seen 12K-20K of run
time. Albeit its not started to bre a cup of coffee, more like
doldrums and then lit for days or even weeks sometimes...
So far, I'm happy with my boat anchor. Werks Grate!
Jay Darst
85PT40
SPRINGFIELDIL
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
> Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far more
expensive
> unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more
ruggedly built
> for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why
people think
> newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins that
you
> found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400 hours
on it and
> is just broken in.
>
> tom
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center,NY
>
>
> dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> >
> >Blair in Oregon
> >
> >
> >
> >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> >
> >
> > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > >
> > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the oil
seal it turn
> > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced or
built back up.
> > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW power
teck.I
> > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over the
old worn out
> > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals on
it we
> > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a generator
with
> > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be doing
is fixing
> > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the purchase
of a
> > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and is a
8000
> > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a 12,500
watt Onan.
> > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach as
it is?
> > >Looking for comments & suggestions by those who have made this
move.
> > >
> > >Jeff & Michelle August
> > >1980 FC35RB
> > >Plymouth, WI
> > >
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Replacement Generator - Jay Darst - 05-14-2005 14:45
Me too, Randy. Do you think 336 hours on that oil change was a
stretch?
I think the start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off,
start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up
warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off has GOT to be the
reason for oil changes. You know, fire it up-make coffee-shut it
off. Thats what is hard on things.
You using a Perkins/Kohler?
Jay Darst
85PT40SPRINGFIELDIL
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, randydupree
wrote:
> i've run my genny for 14 days without shutting it down,i like a.c.
and ice cubes! randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jay Darst
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
>
>
> I run my generator as much as possible. Have run it NON-Stop for
4
> days (96 hours). I usually like to change the oil every 50
hours,
> but in an event that causes the Perkins to run straight thru an
> extended period, I'll wait til I'm ready to shut it off.
>
> It is my understanding that this Perkins engine has been used in
> many a sail boat around the world. They have seen 12K-20K of run
> time. Albeit its not started to bre a cup of coffee, more like
> doldrums and then lit for days or even weeks sometimes...
>
> So far, I'm happy with my boat anchor. Werks Grate!
>
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> SPRINGFIELDIL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> wrote:
> > Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far
more
> expensive
> > unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more
> ruggedly built
> > for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why
> people think
> > newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins
that
> you
> > found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400
hours
> on it and
> > is just broken in.
> >
> > tom
> > 1982 FC35
> > Vernon Center,NY
> >
> >
> > dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> > >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> > >
> > >Blair in Oregon
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > > >
> > > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the
oil
> seal it turn
> > > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced
or
> built back up.
> > > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW
power
> teck.I
> > > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over
the
> old worn out
> > > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals
on
> it we
> > > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a
generator
> with
> > > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be
doing
> is fixing
> > > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the
purchase
> of a
> > > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and
is a
> 8000
> > > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a
12,500
> watt Onan.
> > > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach
as
> it is?
> > > >Looking for comments & suggestions by those who have made
this
> move.
> > > >
> > > >Jeff & Michelle August
> > > >1980 FC35RB
> > > >Plymouth, WI
> > > >
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Replacement Generator - Mike Hohnstein - 05-14-2005 15:31
It's still in the hole, won't pull it until it goes down the road. I got plans
for a 8 batt bank and solar, small gen set. I don't go where I need three airs.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: Jay Darst
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:33 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
Mike,
What Gen did you put back in there?
JDarst
85PT40SPRINGFIELDIL
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@w...> wrote:
> So I guess I am too cheap on my 12.5 with 1400 hrs @ $2500. It
does crank all three airs no prob. with the needles deep in the
green.
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
>
>
> Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far more
expensive
> unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more
ruggedly built
> for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why
people think
> newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins
that you
> found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400 hours
on it and
> is just broken in.
>
> tom
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center,NY
>
>
> dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> >
> >Blair in Oregon
> >
> >
> >
> >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> >
> >
> > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > >
> > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the oil
seal it turn
> > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced or
built back up.
> > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW
power teck.I
> > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over the
old worn out
> > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals
on it we
> > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a
generator with
> > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be doing
is fixing
> > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the
purchase of a
> > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and is
a 8000
> > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a 12,500
watt Onan.
> > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach as
it is?
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this move.
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Replacement Generator - Mike Hohnstein - 05-14-2005 15:43
Get an inverter charger and a batt bank, quit screwin' around. I got 8 golf
cart batts in the truck, a 3k Trace, solar panels a 7.5 quiet diesel, the
Leece-Neville charges every thing goin' down the road and I don't fire the
genset unless we are at a race or something where the trailer lights and battery
chargers and all that are needed. When we dry camp, I might have to run the gen
set a couple hours a day to keep the bank up if I watch too much tube or run the
Sharp micro/convection too much.
The bus has a 2500 Heart with 4 AGMs and it takes care of the breakfast-lunch
duties with out cranking up the genset.
The panels are in the immediate future for the bus. It's like, get with it man.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: Jay Darst
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
Me too, Randy. Do you think 336 hours on that oil change was a
stretch?
I think the start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off,
start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up
warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off has GOT to be the
reason for oil changes. You know, fire it up-make coffee-shut it
off. Thats what is hard on things.
You using a Perkins/Kohler?
Jay Darst
85PT40SPRINGFIELDIL
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, randydupree
wrote:
> i've run my genny for 14 days without shutting it down,i like a.c.
and ice cubes! randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
>
>
> I run my generator as much as possible. Have run it NON-Stop for
4
> days (96 hours). I usually like to change the oil every 50
hours,
> but in an event that causes the Perkins to run straight thru an
> extended period, I'll wait til I'm ready to shut it off.
>
> It is my understanding that this Perkins engine has been used in
> many a sail boat around the world. They have seen 12K-20K of run
> time. Albeit its not started to bre a cup of coffee, more like
> doldrums and then lit for days or even weeks sometimes...
>
> So far, I'm happy with my boat anchor. Werks Grate!
>
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> SPRINGFIELDIL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> wrote:
> > Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far
more
> expensive
> > unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more
> ruggedly built
> > for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why
> people think
> > newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins
that
> you
> > found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400
hours
> on it and
> > is just broken in.
> >
> > tom
> > 1982 FC35
> > Vernon Center,NY
> >
> >
> > dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> > >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> > >
> > >Blair in Oregon
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > > >
> > > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the
oil
> seal it turn
> > > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced
or
> built back up.
> > > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW
power
> teck.I
> > > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over
the
> old worn out
> > > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals
on
> it we
> > > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a
generator
> with
> > > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be
doing
> is fixing
> > > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the
purchase
> of a
> > > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and
is a
> 8000
> > > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a
12,500
> watt Onan.
> > > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach
as
> it is?
> > > >Looking for comments & suggestions by those who have made
this
> move.
> > > >
> > > >Jeff & Michelle August
> > > >1980 FC35RB
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Replacement Generator - randydupree - 05-15-2005 00:05
i have a buddy with some semis,they haul frozen foods in a refer trailer,they
change oil at 1000 hours in the engine on the refer unit.it never shuts
down...its about the same tupe deal we have,4 cyl diesel engine,it does have a
bigger oil pan,it holds more oil..i run my genny for days on end,and i never
service it while on the road,the oil level never drops so i don't worrie about
it..almost 6000 hours on mine,and if it blows up,i'm going to powertech and buy
a new one!! randydupree93wb
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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:45 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
Me too, Randy. Do you think 336 hours on that oil change was a
stretch?
I think the start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off,
start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up
warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off has GOT to be the
reason for oil changes. You know, fire it up-make coffee-shut it
off. Thats what is hard on things.
You using a Perkins/Kohler?
Jay Darst
85PT40SPRINGFIELDIL
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, randydupree
wrote:
> i've run my genny for 14 days without shutting it down,i like a.c.
and ice cubes! randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jay Darst
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
>
>
> I run my generator as much as possible. Have run it NON-Stop for
4
> days (96 hours). I usually like to change the oil every 50
hours,
> but in an event that causes the Perkins to run straight thru an
> extended period, I'll wait til I'm ready to shut it off.
>
> It is my understanding that this Perkins engine has been used in
> many a sail boat around the world. They have seen 12K-20K of run
> time. Albeit its not started to bre a cup of coffee, more like
> doldrums and then lit for days or even weeks sometimes...
>
> So far, I'm happy with my boat anchor. Werks Grate!
>
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> SPRINGFIELDIL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> wrote:
> > Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far
more
> expensive
> > unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more
> ruggedly built
> > for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why
> people think
> > newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins
that
> you
> > found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400
hours
> on it and
> > is just broken in.
> >
> > tom
> > 1982 FC35
> > Vernon Center,NY
> >
> >
> > dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> > >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> > >
> > >Blair in Oregon
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > > >
> > > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the
oil
> seal it turn
> > > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced
or
> built back up.
> > > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW
power
> teck.I
> > > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over
the
> old worn out
> > > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals
on
> it we
> > > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a
generator
> with
> > > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be
doing
> is fixing
> > > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the
purchase
> of a
> > > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and
is a
> 8000
> > > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a
12,500
> watt Onan.
> > > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach
as
> it is?
> > > >Looking for comments & suggestions by those who have made
this
> move.
> > > >
> > > >Jeff & Michelle August
> > > >1980 FC35RB
> > > >Plymouth, WI
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Replacement Generator - Blair - 05-15-2005 00:08
You're lucky.... For every Yanmar engine that I've see with problems, you
see a
hundred Perkins....
Blair in Oregon
At 07:23 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
>Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far more expensive
>unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more ruggedly built
>for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why people think
>newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins that you
>found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400 hours on it and
>is just broken in.
>
>tom
>1982 FC35
>Vernon Center,NY
>
>
>dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> >
> >Blair in Oregon
> >
> >
> >
> >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> >
> >
> > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > >
> > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the oil seal it turn
> > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced or built
> back up.
> > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW power teck.I
> > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over the old worn out
> > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals on it we
> > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a generator with
> > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be doing is fixing
> > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the purchase of a
> > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and is a 8000
> > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a 12,500 watt Onan.
> > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach as it is?
> > >Looking for comments & suggestions by those who have made this move.
> > >
> > >Jeff & Michelle August
> > >1980 FC35RB
> > >Plymouth, WI
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Replacement Generator - Mike Hohnstein - 05-15-2005 00:29
That's inspiring, I felt guilt because the truck genset has 200+ hrs since oil
change. I might stretch it as I don't like the Genewreck that much anyhow. On
the other hand a friend of mine lost a rod bearing on his 7.5 Onan at 6000 hrs
and I doubt he changed the oil on time.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
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Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 7:05 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
i have a buddy with some semis,they haul frozen foods in a refer trailer,they
change oil at 1000 hours in the engine on the refer unit.it never shuts
down...its about the same tupe deal we have,4 cyl diesel engine,it does have a
bigger oil pan,it holds more oil..i run my genny for days on end,and i never
service it while on the road,the oil level never drops so i don't worrie about
it..almost 6000 hours on mine,and if it blows up,i'm going to powertech and buy
a new one!! randydupree93wb
----- Original Message -----
From: Jay Darst
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:45 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
Me too, Randy. Do you think 336 hours on that oil change was a
stretch?
I think the start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off,
start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up
warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off has GOT to be the
reason for oil changes. You know, fire it up-make coffee-shut it
off. Thats what is hard on things.
You using a Perkins/Kohler?
Jay Darst
85PT40SPRINGFIELDIL
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wrote:
> i've run my genny for 14 days without shutting it down,i like a.c.
and ice cubes! randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jay Darst
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
>
>
> I run my generator as much as possible. Have run it NON-Stop for
4
> days (96 hours). I usually like to change the oil every 50
hours,
> but in an event that causes the Perkins to run straight thru an
> extended period, I'll wait til I'm ready to shut it off.
>
> It is my understanding that this Perkins engine has been used in
> many a sail boat around the world. They have seen 12K-20K of run
> time. Albeit its not started to bre a cup of coffee, more like
> doldrums and then lit for days or even weeks sometimes...
>
> So far, I'm happy with my boat anchor. Werks Grate!
>
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> SPRINGFIELDIL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> wrote:
> > Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far
more
> expensive
> > unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more
> ruggedly built
> > for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why
> people think
> > newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins
that
> you
> > found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400
hours
> on it and
> > is just broken in.
> >
> > tom
> > 1982 FC35
> > Vernon Center,NY
> >
> >
> > dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> > >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> > >
> > >Blair in Oregon
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > > >
> > > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the
oil
> seal it turn
> > > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced
or
> built back up.
> > > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW
power
> teck.I
> > > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over
the
> old worn out
> > > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals
on
> it we
> > > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a
generator
> with
> > > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be
doing
> is fixing
> > > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the
purchase
> of a
> > > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and
is a
> 8000
> > > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a
12,500
> watt Onan.
> > > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach
as
> it is?
> > > >Looking for comments & suggestions by those who have made
this
> move.
> > > >
> > > >Jeff & Michelle August
> > > >1980 FC35RB
> > > >Plymouth, WI
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Replacement Generator - randydupree - 05-15-2005 01:01
water cooled onan or air?
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Hohnstein
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
That's inspiring, I felt guilt because the truck genset has 200+ hrs since oil
change. I might stretch it as I don't like the Genewreck that much anyhow. On
the other hand a friend of mine lost a rod bearing on his 7.5 Onan at 6000 hrs
and I doubt he changed the oil on time.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
----- Original Message -----
From: randydupree
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 7:05 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
i have a buddy with some semis,they haul frozen foods in a refer
trailer,they change oil at 1000 hours in the engine on the refer unit.it never
shuts down...its about the same tupe deal we have,4 cyl diesel engine,it does
have a bigger oil pan,it holds more oil..i run my genny for days on end,and i
never service it while on the road,the oil level never drops so i don't worrie
about it..almost 6000 hours on mine,and if it blows up,i'm going to powertech
and buy a new one!! randydupree93wb
----- Original Message -----
From: Jay Darst
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:45 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
Me too, Randy. Do you think 336 hours on that oil change was a
stretch?
I think the start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off,
start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off, start-up
warm-up, cool off, start-up warm-up, cool off has GOT to be the
reason for oil changes. You know, fire it up-make coffee-shut it
off. Thats what is hard on things.
You using a Perkins/Kohler?
Jay Darst
85PT40SPRINGFIELDIL
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, randydupree
wrote:
> i've run my genny for 14 days without shutting it down,i like a.c.
and ice cubes! randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jay Darst
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Fw: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
>
>
> I run my generator as much as possible. Have run it NON-Stop for
4
> days (96 hours). I usually like to change the oil every 50
hours,
> but in an event that causes the Perkins to run straight thru an
> extended period, I'll wait til I'm ready to shut it off.
>
> It is my understanding that this Perkins engine has been used in
> many a sail boat around the world. They have seen 12K-20K of run
> time. Albeit its not started to bre a cup of coffee, more like
> doldrums and then lit for days or even weeks sometimes...
>
> So far, I'm happy with my boat anchor. Werks Grate!
>
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> SPRINGFIELDIL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> wrote:
> > Different strokes for different folks. The perkins is a far
more
> expensive
> > unit then anything you could replace it with and it is more
> ruggedly built
> > for severe service. I cant for the life of me understand why
> people think
> > newer is better. Exactly what dont you like about the Perkins
that
> you
> > found in what ever you got that replaced it? Mine has 2400
hours
> on it and
> > is just broken in.
> >
> > tom
> > 1982 FC35
> > Vernon Center,NY
> >
> >
> > dAt 07:15 PM 5/14/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> > >Perkins are boat anchors. I refuse to own one.
> > >
> > >Blair in Oregon
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >At 06:58 PM 5/14/2005, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > >Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:41 PM
> > > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Replacement Generator
> > > >
> > > >Jeff I had the same problem with my old perkins with the
oil
> seal it turn
> > > >out that the crank shaft was going to have to be replaced
or
> built back up.
> > > >I decided to replace the hole generator with a new 12 KW
power
> teck.I
> > > >personly preferd the power teck with a Kubota engin over
the
> old worn out
> > > >perkins engin.The power teck has no slip rings or brushes.
> > > > Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Today while removing the Perkins motor to replace the seals
on
> it we
> > > >got to thinking, does it pay to even do the job on a
generator
> with
> > > >more than 5500 hours on it? We wonder if all we will be
doing
> is fixing
> > > >this thing, and would the money be better spent in the
purchase
> of a
> > > >new Onan 8000 quiet deisel? Is this a good route to go and
is a
> 8000
> > > >big enough, its 240 pounds lighter than a 10,000 or a
12,500
> watt Onan.
> > > >Will it fit in the tray and can it be wired into the coach
as
> it is?
> > > >Looking for comments & suggestions by those who have made
this
> move.
> > > >
> > > >Jeff & Michelle August
> > > >1980 FC35RB
> > > >Plymouth, WI
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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