[C320-list] Incorrect Perkins Engine Parts

[Bill Carr]

When I had the same problem with my Perkins I opted to replace it with a new Volvo they share the same block as the Perkins. This allowed me to keep the existing reversing gear and minimized the modifications needed for the installation. It is very quiet and produces no smoke with the new computerized controls.It did require swapping the oil pan with the shallower pan from the old Perkins. The oil pan bolted exactly to the new block. It maybe possible other parts are exchangeable as well?
 Bill Carr
 Utopia 1994 #31
Seattle Wa

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> On Sep 5, 2019, at 9:18 AM, jackbrennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Bob:
> I"ll bet Catalina has manufacturing records that could help you, as long as it's the original diesel .
> 
> A new or rebuilt engine is a five-figure deal. Ouch. I hope it works out.
> 
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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>  On Thu, Sep 5, 2019 at 11:29 AM, Bob Hoyt<rehoyt at gmail.com> wrote:   I posted recently that a busted exhaust elbow rapidly damaged my Perkins
> M30 engine so it was hauled. Oddly enough, the engine serial number seems
> to be lacking two digits and we think it was built in Turkey. When the
> mechanic ordered new rings and valves based on the existing serial number,
> the parts were not correct. Perkins nationally, as well as Transatlantic
> Diesel have been contacted with no help. The original engine insult
> happened May 23rd so this has been a long frustrating evolution.
> 
> Does anyone else have a thought? I'm starting to wonder if I need to bite
> the bullet and buy a rebuilt Perkins or Yanmar but I'm not done researching.
> 
> Bob Hoyt
> Ikigai
> 1994 320 Hull #58
> Pensacola, FL
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