[C320-list] New Engine Mounts

[Mike Shoffner]

Over the years there have been threads devoted to the vibrations at low RPM's of the older boats with Perkins engines.  I've noted this with my boat ever since I boughtit 4 years ago, and I've just attributed it to being a characteristic of the Perkins engine.  Recently, because of my cutless bearing wearing out in one season of use, I had my shaft allignment checked  and was advised I needed new engine mounts.  What a difference!!  The old "Perkins vibrations" apparently were due to worn engine mounts' and with new mounts there are zero vibrations at low RPM's.  At higher RPM's engine noise and vibrations are also noticably reduced as well.  Mine is a '94 model and probably needed new mounts for several years. I would advise owhners of more mature boats to consider having their engine mounts replaced if they're having problems similar to mine.
Regards,
Mike
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