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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-11-2013, 10:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
Posted By alexonsoleil
Re: perkins 18hp dirty cylinder?

Thanks guys! the guilty part ended up being the relay that sends electricity into the glow plugs. It had corroded and I was trying to start my engine on cold diesel. Since I have reconditioned the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-11-2013, 06:16
Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
Posted By alexonsoleil
Re: perkins 18hp dirty cylinder?

thanks guys, i have a mechanic here in nazare who reckons i need to change the rings but that would be an expensive job! I will try to run the crap out of the engine on my next leg and see if it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-11-2013, 02:37
Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
Posted By alexonsoleil
Re: perkins 18hp dirty cylinder?

thanks bizzy!
My belt got worn out (whistling a lot) and the perkins doesn't have an air filter, only a grid… When i checked the air intake box, it was crusted with belt powder! had trouble starting...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-11-2013, 00:36
Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
Posted By alexonsoleil
perkins 18hp dirty cylinder?

hi everyone!
I think my engine has swallowed particles from a wearing belt through its air intake manifold. it has been more difficult to start the engine lately and a squirt of oil through the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-11-2013, 11:07
Replies: 9
Views: 7,884
Posted By alexonsoleil
Re: Three-Phase 12vdc Wind Generator Wiring Earth ( Ground )

Hi. Just mentioning I have been having the same problem. Exactly. When I removed the earth cable that I had placed on my anode, the turbine started working but I was getting a shock from the frame....
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