[C320-list] Perkins m 30

[Bronwen Young]

Hi Lew,

  The Perkins M30 is a pretty basic engine.  The oil that is called for is APICC/SE or APICD/SE; but those are old designations.  We use Castrol synthetic for diesel engines 10/40W.  To fill it completely uses 3.5 litres (with filter).
  If the motor has a Hurth HBW 50 gear box then the fluid should be ATF Type A.  He should change it often.

There are generally four filters that he should deal with.  There is a strainer on the external/cold water intake.  This should be removed, cleaned and re-installed.  Second one is a Racor 024 (probably) on the fuel line.  He needs to replace the canister yearly (at least, or 100 hrs), and inspect the water separator ‘glass’ after each time he adds fuel.  Drain it if he sees any water down there.
Third is the small fuel filter that is on the aft part of the engine (yearly/100hrs).  He should just look at the number that is on it and get one from any auto supply store.  Whatever brand he prefers will do.  Same thing goes for the oil filter that sits on the starboard side of the engine.  It is regular height but a bit narrow.
  If he has to deal with injectors that are gummy, they can be removed and taken to an engine shop to be cleaned and reconditioned.
NB If he has to deal with glow plugs that are faulty he MUST get Perkins genuine glow plugs.  NGK will NOT work!!!!!!!

There are lots of other questions I could answer.

Good luck,
Eric

Bronwen & Eric Young
FanaSea, #198