genset maintenance

[Tom Warner]

I have used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super oil for several years for everything
including my diesel tractor, Cat 3208,Jeep Cherokee, Honda Odyssey and
Ferris Commercial mower. If you check on the Amsoil site(funny place to
check) it scored higher the Mobil Delvac synthetic oils. Its available at
Walmart for $6.28/gallon. When you feel it you will immediately feel the
difference from other oils. Since last year I see it at more and more truck
stops. Spend the money on synthetics if you feel the need but in my opinion
when you can buy heavy duty oils like this why waste the money.

http://tinyurl.com/8bdjh
http://tinyurl.com/csy8j
http://tinyurl.com/bozlq

http://tinyurl.com/ch35v


tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY

At 12:06 PM 6/7/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>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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[Mike Hohnstein]

Forty cents a gallon cheaper by the drum from my local supplier too.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Warner
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: genset maintenance


I have used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super oil for several years for everything
including my diesel tractor, Cat 3208,Jeep Cherokee, Honda Odyssey and
Ferris Commercial mower. If you check on the Amsoil site(funny place to
check) it scored higher the Mobil Delvac synthetic oils. Its available at
Walmart for $6.28/gallon. When you feel it you will immediately feel the
difference from other oils. Since last year I see it at more and more truck
stops. Spend the money on synthetics if you feel the need but in my opinion
when you can buy heavy duty oils like this why waste the money.

http://tinyurl.com/8bdjh
http://tinyurl.com/csy8j
http://tinyurl.com/bozlq

http://tinyurl.com/ch35v


tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY

At 12:06 PM 6/7/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>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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[Tom Warner]

Mike do you use Mobil Delvac Super 1300 and if so do you see the results
like I am getting and is shown in the URLs I posted?

Tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY
At 09:59 AM 6/7/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Forty cents a gallon cheaper by the drum from my local supplier too.
>Mike Hohnstein
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 9:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: genset maintenance
>
>
> I have used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super oil for several years for everything
> including my diesel tractor, Cat 3208,Jeep Cherokee, Honda Odyssey and
> Ferris Commercial mower. If you check on the Amsoil site(funny place to
> check) it scored higher the Mobil Delvac synthetic oils. Its available at
> Walmart for $6.28/gallon. When you feel it you will immediately feel the
> difference from other oils. Since last year I see it at more and more
> truck
> stops. Spend the money on synthetics if you feel the need but in my
> opinion
> when you can buy heavy duty oils like this why waste the money.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/8bdjh
> http://tinyurl.com/csy8j
> http://tinyurl.com/bozlq
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ch35v
>
>
> tom
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center,NY

[Tom Warner]

Is it really worth the $22 savings to screw around with a 55 gallon drum?
Not to me, I buy it afew cases at a time. I bet if you got it by the case
from a jobber it would be cheaper per gallon then a 55 gallon drum?

tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY
At 11:02 AM 6/7/2005 -0400, you wrote:
> WILL THEY DELIVER THAT WHOLE DRUM, OR DO YOU HAVE TO GO PICK IT
> UP????
> DAY IN WARM SUNNY JAX FLA 83 PT-40
>
>
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[Mike Hohnstein]

Obviously you don't have as many diesel vehicles as I do, or drive as much. I
also have a business entity, you know, write offs, cost of goods sold, it's a
free enterprise thing. Private sector.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Warner
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: genset maintenance


Is it really worth the $22 savings to screw around with a 55 gallon drum?
Not to me, I buy it afew cases at a time. I bet if you got it by the case
from a jobber it would be cheaper per gallon then a 55 gallon drum?

tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY
At 11:02 AM 6/7/2005 -0400, you wrote:
> WILL THEY DELIVER THAT WHOLE DRUM, OR DO YOU HAVE TO GO PICK IT
> UP????
> DAY IN WARM SUNNY JAX FLA 83 PT-40
>
>
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[Mike Hohnstein]

Dunno yet. I'm impressed that Mack like it.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Warner
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: genset maintenance


Mike do you use Mobil Delvac Super 1300 and if so do you see the results
like I am getting and is shown in the URLs I posted?

Tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY
At 09:59 AM 6/7/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Forty cents a gallon cheaper by the drum from my local supplier too.
>Mike Hohnstein
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 9:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: genset maintenance
>
>
> I have used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super oil for several years for everything
> including my diesel tractor, Cat 3208,Jeep Cherokee, Honda Odyssey and
> Ferris Commercial mower. If you check on the Amsoil site(funny place to
> check) it scored higher the Mobil Delvac synthetic oils. Its available at
> Walmart for $6.28/gallon. When you feel it you will immediately feel the
> difference from other oils. Since last year I see it at more and more
> truck
> stops. Spend the money on synthetics if you feel the need but in my
> opinion
> when you can buy heavy duty oils like this why waste the money.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/8bdjh
> http://tinyurl.com/csy8j
> http://tinyurl.com/bozlq
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ch35v
>
>
> tom
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center,NY





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[Tom Warner]

You got to rub it in having the write offs (I havent got any), cost of
goods sold(I no longer sell anything), private sector thing either. I got
out of that rat race 10 years ago when I fully retired. Sounds like you
got me beat mike from every angle.

tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY


At 01:22 PM 6/7/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Obviously you don't have as many diesel vehicles as I do, or drive as
>much. I also have a business entity, you know, write offs, cost of goods
>sold, it's a free enterprise thing. Private sector.
>Mike Hohnstein
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: genset maintenance
>
>
> Is it really worth the $22 savings to screw around with a 55 gallon drum?
> Not to me, I buy it afew cases at a time. I bet if you got it by the case
> from a jobber it would be cheaper per gallon then a 55 gallon drum?
>
> tom
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center,NY
> At 11:02 AM 6/7/2005 -0400, you wrote:
> > WILL THEY DELIVER THAT WHOLE DRUM, OR DO YOU HAVE TO GO PICK IT
> > UP????
> > DAY IN WARM SUNNY JAX FLA 83 PT-40
> >

[dspithaler@...]

In a message dated 6/7/2005 10:24:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
warbucks@... writes:

I have used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super oil for several years for everything
including my diesel tractor, Cat 3208,Jeep Cherokee, Honda Odyssey and
Ferris Commercial mower. If you check on the Amsoil site(funny place to
check) it scored higher the Mobil Delvac synthetic oils. Its available at
Walmart for $6.28/gallon. When you feel it you will immediately feel the
difference from other oils. Since last year I see it at more and more truck
stops. Spend the money on synthetics if you feel the need but in my opinion
when you can buy heavy duty oils like this why waste the money


Tom I've been using Mobil Delvac for about 5 years & I used it in both of
my BlueBirds. The other day I went to Walmart to get it & they didn't have
any. I asked the man in the automotive & he said they quite carrying it. Can
you still get it in your Walmart. The thing I like about that is you can get it
all over the US.There aren't any truck stops near me so I have to go about
20 miles to get it from a dealer.
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA


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[dspithaler@...]

In a message dated 6/7/2005 11:12:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
warbucks@... writes:

My Walmart stopped stocking it for about a month. I sent a letter to
Corporate HQ and last week it was back on the shelf. It competes in price
with their cheap oils and I have a feeling they made a bigger profit on it.
If you look at the URLs I posted you will see that over 50% of the Sams
clubs are now stocking it. Its in my local advance Auto and Pep boys also.
Or you can order it on line I noticed from Sams Club.



Tom We don't have a Pep boys & Advance Auto Doesn't carry it here in
Butler. We have 3 Advanced Auto. We just got a new Sams Club Last year I'll try
them Thanks
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA


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[dspithaler@...]

In a message dated 6/7/2005 11:25:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mrdonut12@... writes:

In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, dspithaler@a... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 6/7/2005 10:24:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> warbucks@t... writes:
>
> I have used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super oil for several years for
everything
> including my diesel tractor, Cat 3208,Jeep Cherokee, Honda Odyssey and
> Ferris Commercial mower. If you check on the Amsoil site(funny place
to
> check) it scored higher the Mobil Delvac synthetic oils. Its
available at
> Walmart for $6.28/gallon. When you feel it you will immediately feel
the
> difference from other oils. Since last year I see it at more and
more truck
> stops. Spend the money on synthetics if you feel the need but in my
opinion
> when you can buy heavy duty oils like this why waste the money
>
>
> Tom I've been using Mobil Delvac for about 5 years & I used it in
both of
> my BlueBirds. The other day I went to Walmart to get it & they
didn't have
> any. I asked the man in the automotive & he said they quite
carrying it. Can
> you still get it in your Walmart.

Don,
The following statement is hilarious:

>The thing I like about that is you can get it
> all over the US.There aren't any truck stops near me so I have to
>go about 20 miles to get it from a dealer.

If you can get it anywhere, why do you have to drive 20 miles?

That's like Yogi Berra when he said, "Nobody goes there anymore,
it's too crowded".

I mean no disrespect, it just hit me funny.

George Witt
81 FC 35
Lincoln, Nebraska

>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]







George, I guess I said that wrong I meant to say that there are Walmarts
all over the US & they are easer to find & cheaper than the truck stops. I
thought they all stopped carrying it. There just aren't any truck stops near
me.


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