genset maintenance

[mrdonut12]

Bruce,
D'oh!!! The 1268 NAPA oil filter is the the 3208na Cat
engine. Sheesh.
The oil filter for the Perkins is 1806 in NAPA Gold.
I use 15W40 oil in the Cat and the Perkins.
I think I used 10w30 oil in the air cleaner for the Perkins
(didn't have any straight weight oil, if I did I'd use 20w).

George Witt
81 FC 35
Lincoln, Nebraska



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "fl_bluebird_1983"
wrote:
>
> 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-----
> > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > [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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