Danny Prosser
Member
Ok I've started to get some of my parts for the rebuild. I got a question. Where is the serial number on this Perkins diesel? I want to make sure I have the right number because I'm finding you need it to order some of the parts. They ask does it end in S or DL something like that. Anyway I found a used bottom cover for $55.00 including shipping that wasn't bad and a lot less than a new one! I'm going to try and braze the back timing cover where the corner is broke off. I have some aluminum welding rods so I might as well try if I screw it up they have one of those used also. I see that complete rebuild kits are fairly reasonable but if I pull the pistons and they along with the sleeves look good would you replace them or reuse them? Again this engine only has a few years on a rebuild but the company did a bad job and the oil pump quit and spun a rod bearing. I'm getting the crank turned and the rod reconditioned if it can be. I don't want to half a@@ do it but I would like to be as frugal as possible with the money. Momma is already mad about it! Thanks.
