[C320-list] Technical contact for Perkins Engine

[Jeff Willis]

Hey Ian, 

 Jeff up here in Punta Gorda.   I used TA diesels for my Perkins stuff when
I had my 320.  Just "Google" TAdiesels.  I think they were out of Virginia
but not sure. They were very knowledgeable and always great service.

Good luck,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Ian
Davis
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2018 10:57 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Technical contact for Perkins Engine

For unrelated reasons, I ended up leaving my c320 (1993 "Wind Star" #18) for
many, many months without any loving attention including NOT starting the
engine regularly.  When I finally did this I found that my Perkins Perama
M30 had seized something internally and was backfiring on one of the
cylinders every revolution.  A diesel knowledgeable friend took a look and
found that one of the con-rods had bent and we need a new one (and gaskets
etc.)

I looked at  Perkins web-site (and some other sources) for parts
information, but just found it all very confusing (for one thing they are
based in the UK).

So, my question to the group:  Does anyone have good experiences of a
US-based Perkins small diesel expert who I could contact and get help to
find all the identification codes I need from the engine and then source the
required parts and information for me.

Thanks in advance    ---- Ian Davis --- Cape Coral - Florida.