Replacement Generator

[Jay Darst]

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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