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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2013, 08:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,195
Posted By johnar
Re: Morhan O.I. with a outboard

I looked up the Flow rate of the Mississippi and the Tenn-Tom water way some time back and from what I remember even if the Perkins was new with my Hull speed 7 knots I could not go up the lower...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2013, 08:23
Replies: 15
Views: 2,195
Posted By johnar
Re: Morhan O.I. with a outboard

thank you all for the advice,

I think I will have this guy come in and get the perkins running as best I can but I will still put a outboard on the back just to make me feel better.

I have...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2013, 06:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,195
Posted By johnar
Re: Morhan O.I. with a outboard

I have over $11K in this motor I will not put another dime into it. as for the cost of a outboard new 9.9 at West marine is around $2500. I may even be able to find a nice used outboard cheaper. The...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2013, 06:14
Replies: 15
Views: 2,195
Posted By johnar
Morgan OI with an Outboard

I would like to know if anyone has ever seen a Morgan O.I. 33' with a outboard and if so what size?

What I have right now is the perkins 4-108 that I got rebuilt some time back (maybe 2 years...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-08-2012, 20:53
Replies: 25
Views: 6,235
Posted By johnar
Re: 4-108 repower

I am very sorry to hear about the luck you have had, it really hits home.

From what i have learn rebuild was a mistake that cost me $$$$ I really wish i would have repowered with the yanmar.
...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-08-2012, 17:33
Replies: 25
Views: 6,235
Posted By johnar
Re: 4-108 repower

I would like to tell you a little story about my Perkins 4-108. Around two years ago it was time to either repower or rebuild the old leaking motor I had.


I started by doing research online...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-03-2011, 15:49
Replies: 16
Views: 10,397
Posted By johnar
Re: Identify a Yanmar

Looks to be a YSM8G to me and looks to be the same I am looking for a Shop Manual for.

I know this is a YSM8G due to the name plate on the Bell housing but I have not found very much info on...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 06-10-2010, 08:59
Replies: 0
Views: 2,675
Posted By johnar
Perkins 4-108, 4-107 or Westerbeke Parts

I have a number of Parts that came off a motor that the oil pump went out and blew the motor, some of the parts I have for sale are, All parts will fit Perkins 4-108,107,4.99 or Westerbeke
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-09-2010, 06:09
Replies: 4
Views: 2,920
Posted By johnar
Thank you very much for the advice and yes it is...

Thank you very much for the advice and yes it is the West marine charger but I also tried a Husky charger and got the same code.

I took the batteris back and they replaced them and got the same...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-08-2010, 10:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,920
Posted By johnar
Interstate U2200 Batteries

In May of this year I got 6 of the Interstate 6 volt wet cell U2200 batteris and installed theem in the boat, They have been working fine up until two weeks ago.

I have them installed in sets...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-08-2010, 08:52
Replies: 22
Views: 35,751
Posted By johnar
You could try and contact Joe at Perkins power...

You could try and contact Joe at Perkins power Corp. 1-904-278-9919 he works in the service department and has been a very big help to me, lately I have been turning over all diagrams I come across...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-08-2010, 19:31
Replies: 11
Views: 8,503
Posted By johnar
I also Have a air filter you may have for the...

I also Have a air filter you may have for the shipping cost but must tell you some one has painted it pink.


Dutch
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-08-2010, 08:13
Replies: 11
Views: 8,503
Posted By johnar
Perkins 4-107

here is a link to the build list and shop book for you motor It is listed under a perkins 4-108 but when you open it the book is for the 4-107, 4-108 and another motor.

Engines Perkins...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-07-2010, 09:11
Replies: 9
Views: 6,030
Posted By johnar
There are only two places it can leak from the...

There are only two places it can leak from the "O" ring seal for the dome or the "o" ring seal for the fill screw,

I picked up a nice Ritchie awhile back at a resell shop and just ordered new...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-07-2010, 17:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,317
Posted By johnar
Thank you for the info. I think I understand how...

Thank you for the info. I think I understand how it works, I have used a freakdrive while at work years ago.

Would you happen to know where I could get some prices?


Dutch
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-07-2010, 14:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,317
Posted By johnar
Power Conditioner

Well I am back and yes I have more questions.

To start with if you are not buying new brand name things for your boat to save some money, Trust me you will not save due to the time you will...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-06-2010, 10:33
Replies: 21
Views: 4,069
Posted By johnar
MarK one thng you said about being one tooth off...

MarK one thng you said about being one tooth off is very true, this is the case here.

I also seen someone said they did not understand why i am woried about the pump if io still have a leak.
...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-06-2010, 05:34
Replies: 21
Views: 4,069
Posted By johnar
After sleeping on it I beleive I figured out my...

After sleeping on it I beleive I figured out my troubles.

The motor wont run right.

Dutch

see I am good at troubleshooting
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-06-2010, 20:04
Replies: 21
Views: 4,069
Posted By johnar
lol Oh no the service call was made to have them...

lol Oh no the service call was made to have them fix it. not look at it and take off. This is what was so strange and why I will contact them in the morning. With L&J being a Perkins dealer I have...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-06-2010, 11:42
Replies: 21
Views: 4,069
Posted By johnar
I have the shop manual and by now I kinda know...

I have the shop manual and by now I kinda know this motor by heart as for how the parts go.

It is the second time I changed a head one a Perkins 4-108.


Dutch
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-06-2010, 11:01
Replies: 21
Views: 4,069
Posted By johnar
Thank you, this is were the problem is at,...

Thank you,

this is were the problem is at, I may be able to do some work on a diesel I really have never worked on them so I am not able to troubleshoot them.

Right now the only thing I can...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-06-2010, 09:38
Replies: 21
Views: 4,069
Posted By johnar
Rebuilt Perkins 4-108 Nightmare

Hello All,

This motor is driving me nuts and into the poor house.

On My 5th I ordered a rebuilt Perkins 4-108 from a place out of Philly, After it got here I paid a guy from around the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-06-2010, 13:30
Replies: 51
Views: 6,940
Posted By johnar
man I feel for you, for 3 years I had a Perkins...

man I feel for you, for 3 years I had a Perkins 4108 that would start and run great at anything below 1600 RPM any higher it would over heat. I made around 3 to 4 knots so it did not stop me from...
Forum: Great Lakes 22-06-2010, 08:55
Replies: 8
Views: 3,011
Posted By johnar
could you tell me when do they close the ill...

could you tell me when do they close the ill river for the winter? do they even do this.
I would like to travel south to the mississippi.

Dutch
Forum: Dollars & Cents 22-06-2010, 08:06
Replies: 31
Views: 5,605
Posted By johnar
I am 47 and recieve SSD (disability) have for a...

I am 47 and recieve SSD (disability) have for a number of years now, from a back injury.

In 2007 I desided to buy a boat and live on it. It took some time but I started sailing and found I...
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