[C320-list] Engine noise

[allan.field at comcast.net]

Warren - Who do you use for parts, repairs and service locally for the Perkins engine?  Thanks. - Allan

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From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com> 

> I had my Hurth 50 rebuilt for less than $700 at a local Perkins authorized 
> transmission shop (Annapolis, MD.) With 1,000 hrs, it had a leak that was 
> annoying to deal with. They seem to have done a fine job on it including 
> repainting the box. They are American Marine Transmission in Mayo, MD; and, 
> they are usually at the Annapolis Boat Show. 
> 
> To their credit, Foley Transmissions suggested replacing the HB50 with an HB100 
> or ZF10. They said that the HB50 is marginal for the application. I was 
> tempted; but, the additional cost and the cost of pulling and trimming the shaft 
> was not appealing. If I were to pull the shaft, I'd probably replace it with a 
> SS shaft. 
> 
> Another reason for not twiddling with the shaft is that the coupling is now 
> perfectly aligned. The error in my shaft alignment is only 1/1000 inch. I 
> don't like to fool with success. 
> 
> Bottom line, for someone in the Annapolis area, I would recommend American 
> Marine Transmission. Shipping the thing wouldn't be simple. 
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike 
> C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar" 
> Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River 
> Chesapeake Bay 
>