Perkins Engine Info

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Date: March 12, 1998
From: Paul C. Uhl endvr32@endeavourowners.com

I found the following under the newsgroup rec.boats.cruising about the Perkins 4-108 engine. Since some Endeavours have/had this model, I thought it might be useful:

It might be worth noting that Perkins Engines (made within two miles of my house) are now owned by Caterpillar. Perkins in fact made a good part of the Caterpillar range for a long while. So in the US try your local Caterpillar shop for Perkins parts, and vice versa. Having the broken bit in your hand (Have you got a new one of these?) might help.

Date: September 28, 1998
From: Paul C. Uhl endvr32@endeavourowners.com

Another bit of Perkins info I found under rec.boats.cruising newsgroup:

I am in need of an overhaul kit for a older Perkins 4-154 in my Columbia 41. Does anyone have any leads on a good, affordable supplier? Or how about a good lead on a used 4-236

Phone 206-789-4600. Ask for Larry Stewart of Stewart's Marine Engine and Machine Works. He's got a few older engines in stock and parts for almost anything Perkins ever built. A genuine resource for Perkins owners.

Date: October 31, 1998
From: Thomas E. Elrod telrodconst@mindspring.com

I have a 42' Endeavour 1986 and need to replace several of the engine pullies due to currosion an pitting. The mechanic that was working on the boat could not find any replacement pullies. I am wondering if any one has a good source for parts for a Perkins 4-154 or if anyone else has expieienced a similar problem.

Date: November 3, 1998
From: John Bartoszek jbartosz@symbol.com

Foley Engines in Mass. seems to be a good source for Perkins Engine info and parts.

Foley Industrial Engines
200 Summer St.
Worcester, MA 01604
800-2-3-Foley
508-753-2979

They also have a web site at www.foleyengines.com Hope this helps.

Date: February 1, 1999
From: Craig in PARTS scout@bconnex.net

May I help?
I work at Georgian Equipment in Ontario, Canada. We have had the Perkins engine line for 11 years. We are able to offer parts by part number or SN# , new, used & aftermarket parts for items that may have poor availibility. Ask for Craig in PARTS.
You can reach me at:

PH: 705-325-3431
FX: 705-326-8425
E-mail: scout@bconnex.net

Date: July 7, 2000
From: Carl Hibbard Chgypsy@aol.com

A good source for Perkins 4-108 parts.

Ask for Leo Caesar IV (they are all Leo Caesar's, the whole family). They had a good supply setup, and carry the Perkins manuals, do use charge cards, and UPS.

Date: July 7, 2000
From: Sam Woolsey SamWoolsey@aol.com

Dale,
Perkins parts are not too difficult to obtain. They have a web site from which you can obtain the distributor for your area. A quick call to them will reveal the local dealers.

Date: July 8, 2000
From: A.C. Whitlow, Jr. sailcat@erols.com

Try:

Hope this helps.

Date: July 23, 1997
From: Ruff ruffian1@swbell.net

Hmm, I think I just posted an answer to this in Cruising World, too...

Perkins was bought out by Detroit Diesel. You should be able to call your local Detroit dealer and have them order the manual for you.

If this doesn't work, Perkins still has (I think) a stand alone shop in Jacksonville, Florida. Ask to speak to Randy. He knows his stuff, and really helped when I was rebuilding Ruffian's 4-107.

If that doesn't work, call Westerbeke. They used the 4-107 & 4-108 with different injection pump and exhaust manifold under their name, and painted them red. Otherwise, they are internally the exact same engines... Good luck

Date: October 18, 2001
From: Debbie and Kyle Farmer svoasis@yahoo.com

Date: October 18, 2001
From: Dan and Robin Hawryschuk sailnomad@yahoo.com

We HIGHLY recommend Trans Atlantic Diesel in White Marsh, Virginia. We blew a high-pressure line and fuel injector en route to Norfolk, and the owner met us at his shop on a Sunday night at 10pm so that we could pick up a new fuel injector!

Here is the relevant info:

Date: October 18, 2001
From: Buzz Segura LAMTBUZZ@aol.com

While working on my E-43 Discovered a Perkins place a couple of blocks from home.
Tell them Buzz Segura Sent you !

Date: October 19, 2001
From: Bob mjn1mut@juno.com

Tom,
In answer to your inquiry about Perkins 4-108 engine parts I've had good luck with the following:

You might also try :

I have an Endeavour 42 with a Perkins 4-154 but both of the above seem to have a good stock or access to parts for all three Perkins marine diesel engines. Good luck.

Date: November 11, 2001
From: Frank Boensch FDBASSOCIATES@compuserve.com

Tom,
For the last 8 years, Yacht Power of St. Pete have done the serious care and feeding of my 4-108.
Their phone number is (727) 822-2628 or (727) 821-9859. They have shipped parts overnight when needed.
They are really good folks.

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