Urgent Perkins Geny Questions...

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

HI Andy:

The interstate hd24dp is a decent battery for the gen set.

I use 15W/40 Rotella in my gen set.

As to a manual, there should be a metal tag on the sloping bracket behind
engine valve cover and Kohler body. You will need the info off that tag,
serial number, spec number and so forth. Do a little web search for a
kohler dealer near you, they should be able to help you with the manual.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
84FC35
Duncan, Oklahoma

At 05:19 AM 6/3/2007 +0000, you wrote:
>Fellow Wanderlodgers:
>
>Today was an exciting day for me! I moved my 83' FC-35 10 feet
>forward and 10 feet back. First time it has moved since I started
>working on it a year ago.
>
>Now that I have air in the system again, I'm able to pull out my
>Perkins Generator. The last owner of my FC-35 started the geny with
>starting fluid.
>
>I was testing the geny battery today (it is quite dead). It looks
>like the previous owner installed a small car battery - it is way too
>small for its holding clamps. I'm wondering if that is why he used
>starting fluid - the battery is too small to effectively pre-heat the
>engine.
>
>Unfortunately, I have no owners or maintenance manual for my Perkins.
>
>Does anybody know what size battery the manufacturer recommends for
>the Perkins?
>
>Also, I was going to change the oil with 15W-30 Rotella. Is this the
>best oil to use?
>
>Finally, does anybody know a resource to find an owners manual for the
>geny?
>
>Any assistance is greatly appreciated! I leave in 10 days for my
>rig's first big trip.
>
>Andy
>83' FC-35
>Spring Lake Heights, NJ
>
>