genset maintenance

[fl_bluebird_1983]

Thanks George and Chet, the numbers on my filters were barely
readable, but after reading your posts it does look like 1806 & 3166
are what I have. The air filter is the wire mesh type. The air filter
has a sticker on the side that is hard to read but it looks like it
says use SAE 20 oil, but the manual says SAE 40. What do most of you
use. I live in Florida what weight oil would you sugest for the
generator motor (4 cylinder Perkins) the manual isn't clear.

Thanks For all the help

Bruce Campbell
83FCSB 12.5 Kohler/Perkins
"Bus formerly known as Rainbow Chaser" sorry Arley!

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chet Geist"
wrote:
> George,
>
> That's interesting NAPA sold me a #1806 for the oil filter. Any
idea Why?
> The fuel filter they sold me was a #3166. Both are on the genset
and
> working fine at least to the best of my knowledge. I also have the
oil bath
> air cleaner.
>
> Chet Geist
> 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of mrdonut12
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 5:58 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: genset maintenance
>
>
>
> Bruce,
> The oil filter for the Perkins is a NAPA Gold # 1268.
> The air filter on mine is an oil coated wire mesh that
> you just clean, not replace.
> I'll have the fuel filter later, as I don't have that
> in front of me. This will get you started.
>
> George Witt
> 81 FC 35
> Lincoln, Nebraska
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "fl_bluebird_1983"
> wrote:
> >
> > I have a 12.5Kw Kohler/Perkins Genset and I want to change the
oil
> > filter, air filter, and fuel filter. I have the Bluebird part
numbers,
> > does anyone have a conversion part number I could use at the
local auto
> > parts store? Would anyone recommend using synthetic oil, if so
which
> > one? When I change the fuel filter what is the best way to
release the
> > pressure on the line, and after I'm finished will the system re-
prime
> > automatically, or will I need some kind of pump? SORRY to ask
so many
> > questions at once, but you know how us newbies are!!
> >
> > Thanks
> > Bruce Campbell
> > 83'FCSB
> > "formerly Rainbow Chaser" sorry Arley!
>
>
>
>
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