PERKINS 80 HP Starter Motor problem ...

[Dave-Fethiye]

Hello,

I have recently bought a 12m boat with a PERKINS 80HP DEISEL ENGINE

The ENGINE TYPE No. is BB 80680 U 688355 Y

Unfortunately the starter mortor had been taken out and dismatled.

On inspection I find that two od the four magnets are broken.

I have asked locally if the unit can be repaired, but they say it is better to buy a new starter motor.

I am having trouble finding a replacement. The engine is only 4 years old ( but I think it was instock for a couple of years - so its really more like 7 years old ).
Even so - I would have thought that getting a strater motor shouldn't be difficult but my local suppliers have not been able to order it for me.

Can anyone help me - wher is the best place to find a replacement starter ?

DETAILS
The label on the starter motor has this number on it: 26912J
It is 12v starter motor type: M80R ( 1.7 )
The part number is : 2873B060
It is made by Magnet Marelli

Many thanks
David.

[never monday]

As this is a Global forum. Can you provide your loaction so we may better direct you.

[DeepFrz]

You might be able to find one here

Vic's D. C. Electric Service

[Alan Wheeler]

There are several aftermarket starters available and chances are, someone may have spares lying around for yours. As Pat said, where are you so we can better help.

[GordMay]

Check out Arco:
ARCO Welcome

[Dave-Fethiye]

I am in Fethiye, Turkey.
I can travel to Izmir (Turkey) easily enough and if necassary I could have it delivered to a UK address and a freind will send it here for me.

I will have a look at those websites - thanks.

Any more sugestions now you know my region ?

Thanks
Dave

[never monday]

Originally Posted by Dave-Fethiye

I am in Fethiye, Turkey.
I can travel to Izmir (Turkey) easily enough and if necassary I could have it delivered to a UK address and a freind will send it here for me.

I will have a look at those websites - thanks.

Any more sugestions now you know my region ?

Thanks
Dave

If you have connections in the UK. I'd get them to walk into a perkins shop and get/order one.

[starfish62]

There's an outfit out of Italy that has a HUGE inventory of Perkins parts. Can't remember the name, but they claim to be the largest Perkins parts dealer on the web. Google them. Also go2marine does a huge mailorder business, and carries a lot of Perkins parts. I believe they are in the US, though. The Italian outfit should be the cheapest/quickest for you where you're located.
Good luck

[starfish62]

Of course, I must say that the fellows at inlandmarinediesel.com are outstanding ;>)

[never monday]

thanks, a good plug is always appreciated.

[starfish62]

De nada

PS: Thanks for the help with the SW lift pump last year!

[Dave-Fethiye]

Just wondering,

Is any Cruisers Forum member in the UK and close to a Perkins Dealer?
Or in regular contact with someone that orders from them ?

If so could you PLEASE ask about my starter motor.
The quotes I am getting from here (Turkey) are ridiculously expensive.

DETAILS
The label on the starter motor has this number on it: 26912J
It is 12v starter motor type: M80R ( 1.7 )
The part number is : 2873B060
It is made by Magnet Marelli

Actually it doesn't have to be a genuine Perkins but it needs to fit the
PERKINS 80HP DEISEL ENGINE that I have in my boat.

The ENGINE TYPE No. is BB 80680 U 688355 Y

I do hope that someone can help! I am working on the boat myself and need to keep my costs down so any help from old-hands would be most appreciated

Thanks again,
David.

[starfish62]

Hi David,
These guys are in Italy and might be more convenient/cheaper. I've never dealt with them, but they have a lot of parts. Probably worth a call. They could surface ship to Athens, & then Athens to Izmir would be quick. And cheap, or you could ferry over & pick it up there. At any rate, here's their website.

perkins parts, perkins engine parts, perkins spare parts, perkins powerparts

Good Luck

[Dave-Fethiye]

Thanks for the link.

They did give me a quote but much more than I a thought
-- 1000 Euros plus shipping.

I was expecting to pay about 250 - 300 Euros for a new one.

Anyway, I'll keep looking

[Alan Wheeler]

Lucas and a couple of others make aftermarket units. And yes, I would be expecting 300 E's. A brand new CAV?(genuine article) unit was NZ$2500 and a brand new aftermarket was NZ$1000. Not exactly sure where the euro is against our dollar at the mo, but we are 34British pence to our dollar...ruffly.