[C320-list] Perkins engine mounts

[Mark Seyler]

I too would recommend the Parts4Engines website.  I have had nothing but good experience with them for parts for my Perkins.

I had the motor mounts replaced on my 320 when I bought her in 2011.  Total cost about $800 then, including about $90 each for 4 PYI motor mounts.  I wouldn't view it as a deal breaker, but I would figure the cost into the price.

The symptom that led me to replace the mounts was that the engine was hard to keep aligned, and had increased vibration because of it.  The yard told me at the time that they could see that the rubber insert on one of the mounts was actually separated.

Mark Seyler
S/V Reality, 
Catalina 320, #232
New Orleans, LA



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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Angus Henderson
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 10:24 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins engine mounts

My question is related to all type of engine mounts(I have a Yanmar) and it may appear to be a dumb question. I am wondering how to detect a broken mount. Is it obvious through observation or is there some other test?  I must say I have looked at mine and feel their design and location makes it difficult to determine if they are broken or not. 
Everything appears fine but I have been wondering about this when reading posts on mounts. 
Comments would be appreciated. 
Angus
Hull 999
Georgian Bay
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> On Jul 24, 2019, at 10:41 AM, Michael Ferguson <coralman at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> I have replaced mounts twice on my 1995. First replacement was Perkins which worked great. Second set on now is another brand and vibrates more. I would suggest Perkins mounts. Cost around $150 each. Michael169 Nauti Clew
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>  On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 10:34 AM, David Prudden<dprudden at comcast.net> wrote:   A new list member is having trouble posting to the list, so here’s his post:
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>> Does anyone have any experience changing the engine mounts for a Perkins Perama m30?  Is a bad engine mount a deal breaker when buying a boat?
>> 
>> Thanks for you help
> 
> Peter at  nibj at mac.com
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