Perkins 402c-05 & utterpower PMG

[Henry W]

I think they are nice idea's.

How much longer before the test run? I don't want to miss the tests.

Henry

[flywheel]

I think they are nice idea's.

How much longer before the test run? I don't want to miss the tests.

Henry

I don't really know, thats the nice thing about being retired,  I have no schedule.
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[flywheel]

While spending some time in the garage today I managed to punch a hole in my brand new radiator for the perkins/PMG.  Its a really nice little radiator from surpluscenter, three cores thick, brass upper and lower tanks but no radiator filler or cap.

Thats why I punched a hole in it on the upper tank so I could solder a brass fitting for a bleeder and hose for a small  expansion tank
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[Henry W]

It looks like you did a pretty good solder job there flywheel.
What type of pressurized expansion tank will you be using?

Henry

[rbodell]

I don't really know, thats the nice thing about being retired,  I have no schedule.
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When I got home from my last day of work, I walked in the door and threw my watch and the calender in the trash can.

Now that I look back, I sort of regret throwing the watch away because it was worth a lot of money.

[rcavictim]

I don't really know, thats the nice thing about being retired,  I have no schedule.
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When I got home from my last day of work, I walked in the door and threw my watch and the calender in the trash can.

Now that I look back, I sort of regret throwing the watch away because it was worth a lot of money.

Was that the gold watch the company gave you when you retired?   

[Wizard]

Just a little hijacking of this thread:

Rcavictim,

That old RCA logo with lightning still existed on newer RCA TVs (only on the model sticker on back that they designed till last takeover reduced RCA to mere shell and no longer designs any (for last few years), just a re-branded TVs now.

Um, some people rather throw away to dump bad memories/stress.  I know what they feel as my mom and I have been through bad times long ago.

Thanks, and back to the topic.

Cheers, Wizard

[rbodell]

I don't really know, thats the nice thing about being retired,  I have no schedule.
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When I got home from my last day of work, I walked in the door and threw my watch and the calender in the trash can.

Now that I look back, I sort of regret throwing the watch away because it was worth a lot of money.

Was that the gold watch the company gave you when you retired?   

No I don't think I would have thrown that one away, but it was probably worth 3 or 4 hundred used.

[flywheel]

Perkins muffler installation using the Cat/Cub Cadet muffler.  This muffler quiets the Perkins diesel very nicely, the air intake is almost louder than the exhaust without the air cleaner installed.  Muffler support must be attached to the engine block for support.
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[flywheel]

The Perkins diesel has a very nice little fuel filter which attaches to the rear of the cylinder head. When the Cat/Cub Cadet muffler is used the fuel filter will be to close to the muffler and will need to be relocated.

I made a new mounting bracket using the old bracket and fastened it to the front of the cylinder head.  The lifting straps were removed and the new filter bracket is installed using the mounting bolt holes from the lifting strap.
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[rl71459]

That is one nice looking engine!  Cant wait to hear how it works out for you

Rob

[flywheel]

Perkins first smoke.  I have test operated the Perkins engine without a load to see how well my short shaft is going to work out.  I'm very pleased, there is no vibration or runout. 
I have had all the the fuel lines and filter off up to the injection pump. The fuel system had to be bled three times before the engine settled down and runs smooth.
This was a first run test with temporary fuel tank, wiring and radiator overflow tank.  The Perkins holds a over little three quarts of motor oil and one gallon of coolant.
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[flywheel]

Spent a little time on the Perkins/PMG today.  Maybe I should say PMG's,  the new 6kw model from utterpower.com arrived a couple of weeks ago. 
Looks just like the 3kw PMG only a lot bigger and heavier and the terminal box is on top on the 6kw instead of on the side like the 3kw.   
I'm going to make a temporary mount for it so I can apply a heavy load to the Perkins for some break in time on the new engine.  Here are the pix of the 3 and 6kw PMG's side by side for comparison.
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[flywheel]

Before the PMG's are put into service they should be tested to be certain they are wired correctly and both windings work.  This is a very simple test to perform and it is done with a 12 volt automotive bulb or any small 12 volt bulb.  For my testing I used a 12 volt rv bulb that screws into a standard pigtail receptical because thats what I had that was handy.
The PMG's are simple to test, there are only four wires and thats all.  You can make the 12 volt bulb light with a quick twist of the pulley with your hand or foot.  Three test were performed, one on each winding and one with both windings connected.
When the tests have been done the PMG can be put into service without any worry.  Complete info on the PMG's can be found on the utterpower.com site on the PMG page. 
The pix shows how a test is done with a 12 volt bulb and my temporary test setup useing the 6kw PMG. Tomorrow I may do some testing to see how the Perkins performs under a heavy load.
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[V5CVBB]

Any other info on the 6kw head?  I don't see anything on the web site. 

Very nice project.  Keep the updates coming.

Kevin