Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 02-22-2010, 10:59 AM   #1
Guru
 
Max Simmons's Avatar
 
City: Everett, WA
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 38'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 799
Fuel Leak Perkins 135

Had the opportuniuty to take the boat out Friday and run her around for a hour or so in beautiful sunshine.* After we returned, I checked the engine room and saw that the Port engine is still leakding fuel.* I had hoped that it had fixed itseld over the course of the winter, but that is not the case.*
It seems that it is coming from the outboard side, the location of the injectors, pump, etc.* It oozes, as opposed to spraying.* The fuel works it's way down the engine and drips from the drain plug in the oil pan.* Any suggestions to try to locate the source*before I finally break down and get a mechanic?

Thanks
Max Simmons is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2010, 11:18 AM   #2
Guru
 
Phil Fill's Avatar
 
City: Everett Wa
Vessel Name: Eagle
Vessel Model: Roughwater 58 pilot house
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,919
RE: Fuel Leak Perkins 135

The new low sulfur diesel is hard on the older seals.* If you are weeping fuel on the out side then the changes are *it might be leaking directly into the oil pan.* I had to have the fuel pump replace last year on the boat the pick up.****
Phil Fill is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2010, 08:13 PM   #3
Guru
 
Arctic Traveller's Avatar
 
City: Juneau Alaska
Vessel Name: Arctic Traveller
Vessel Model: Defever 49 RPH
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 607
RE: Fuel Leak Perkins 135

Hi Max,* I think there is little chance of fuel leaking into the engine if it's leaking on the outside of the injection pump.* My Perkins 6.3544 had a leak I couldn't find until I cleaned off the pump completely with something like brake cleaner.* I then dusted all suspected areas with talcum powder, started the engine and watched closely with a bright light for the first sign of fuel.* Once the leak started, it was very clear what the problem was (loose injector pipe nut between the pump and block where I had a hard time tightening the nut after replacing the injectors,).* You can also get a flourscent powder to put in the fuel that shows up under UV light, and it works great.*

Quite likely Phil is correct, the new low sulfur fuel has caused a seal to start leaking.* There was a recent thread about just this problem on another Perkins.* Try the search function..............Arctic Traveller
Arctic Traveller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2010, 06:00 AM   #4
Jon
Senior Member
 
Jon's Avatar
 
City: spragge
Vessel Name: Isle of Skye
Vessel Model: Bruckmann trawler
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 132
RE: Fuel Leak Perkins 135

I am just going down to the engine room to search out this identical problem. I have an HT 6354 and just recently replaced the fuel pump after fixing an oil leak on the adaptor flange. I was getting some fuel leaking and it looks like its coming from one of the inside pump body to high pressure lines. This will mean disconnecting all of the lines and moving the couplings to allow an orderly tightning of the connectors, working from the inside to the outside in sequence.
Jon
Jon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2010, 06:29 AM   #5
Guru
 
Tom.B's Avatar
 
City: Cary, NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 4200 Classic
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,841
RE: Fuel Leak Perkins 135

I just fixed a weeping leak in my 6.354 CAV pump 135 Perkins last month. Look around the input shaft of the accelerator linkage. That's where mine was. I pulled off the pump, took it to a nearby diesel shop, and they fixed it for $125. Basically. the rebuilt the exterior without digging deep into the expensive stuff. Be aware that the nuts that remove the pump are tricky to get to. Have a telescoping magnet ready
Tom.B is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Perkins Fuel Leak Max Simmons Power Systems 12 11-27-2011 07:29 PM
Perkins 135 mani-cooler leaking rusbet Power Systems 17 05-07-2011 04:54 AM
Older T6-354 Perkins Fuel Consumption Pilothouse38-08 Californian 1 10-26-2010 10:21 AM
Found a fuel leak... Tom.B General Discussion 25 02-17-2010 06:42 AM
perkins 135 start battery plymouth tim Power Systems 14 02-15-2010 06:59 PM

» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:19 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012