Now the step of the project and I will need lots of advice and help.
The engine starts excellent - oil pressure is 1/2 to 3/4's of the way up on the green portion of the oil pressure gauge during operation running at rated speed and idling hot or cold. This tells me the bearings are in decent shape. No idea if they have been changed, however I plan on changing them anyway provided they are standard size. Right now I don't know that as it isn't apart.
The hours according to the hour meter, which operates, are around 4600. But she burns more oil than fuel! Blue smoke on start up and running even when at working temperature. I would guess a quart plus per hour for the short time I operated it in the field.
I'm thinking a full over haul kit is in order. Suggestions on a good supplier would be appreciated if that can be posted on here. If not email me personally. I have checked a few suppliers online and see a wide range in prices for the same kit. I overhauled my 2-135 Hercules and it was a total success but realise the Perkins is a different animal. i.e. wet sleeves etc. I have also considered it could be the valve seals/quides.
I have the IT shop manual and realise I will have to remove the engine due to the fact I have to do work on the over under. The over drive clutch is slipping. Direct and under operate perfectly under load.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you care to give.
PS could someone tell me how to upload pictures please. I have tried but haven't had any success. A pic is worth 1000 words! Plus maybe someone else could learn from my experience as I have learned from others
The engine starts excellent - oil pressure is 1/2 to 3/4's of the way up on the green portion of the oil pressure gauge during operation running at rated speed and idling hot or cold. This tells me the bearings are in decent shape. No idea if they have been changed, however I plan on changing them anyway provided they are standard size. Right now I don't know that as it isn't apart.
The hours according to the hour meter, which operates, are around 4600. But she burns more oil than fuel! Blue smoke on start up and running even when at working temperature. I would guess a quart plus per hour for the short time I operated it in the field.
I'm thinking a full over haul kit is in order. Suggestions on a good supplier would be appreciated if that can be posted on here. If not email me personally. I have checked a few suppliers online and see a wide range in prices for the same kit. I overhauled my 2-135 Hercules and it was a total success but realise the Perkins is a different animal. i.e. wet sleeves etc. I have also considered it could be the valve seals/quides.
I have the IT shop manual and realise I will have to remove the engine due to the fact I have to do work on the over under. The over drive clutch is slipping. Direct and under operate perfectly under load.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you care to give.
PS could someone tell me how to upload pictures please. I have tried but haven't had any success. A pic is worth 1000 words! Plus maybe someone else could learn from my experience as I have learned from others