Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-14-2014, 12:28 PM   #1
Guru
 
River Cruiser's Avatar
 
City: UMR MM283
Vessel Name: Northern Lights II
Vessel Model: Bayliner 3870
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,357
Need help to ID this fuel shutoff solenoid

Click image for larger version

Name:	image-55510731.jpg
Views:	104
Size:	49.8 KB
ID:	28262
This is from a friends Koehler gen set, if anyone can tell me where he might be able to find a new one I'ld appreciate the help. So far Koehler dealer in St. Louis, Mo. and TAD haven't been able to help, he hasn't spoken with Marcus at TAD yet because he is gone this week. If we can't find a replacement I'am sure we can make up a way to operate it manually but would like to fix it correctly if possible.
__________________
Ron on Northern Lights II
I don't like making plans for the day because the word "premeditated" gets thrown around in the courtroom.
River Cruiser is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2014, 04:36 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Bilgewater's Avatar
 
City: Circleville, Ohio
Vessel Name: Sunset Lady
Vessel Model: 1975 Chris Craft 35 Aft Cabin
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 276
If it's a Perkins part and you have it's number, give Rich Kuhn a call at Hercules Engine Components - 800-345-0662 ext 101. Good guy to work with, they ship anywhere.
__________________
Bilgewater

"Keep putting off till tomorrow, and you'll end up with a lot of empty yesterdays" Prof. Harold Hill
Bilgewater is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2014, 04:40 PM   #3
Technical Guru
 
Ski in NC's Avatar
 
City: Wilmington, NC
Vessel Name: Louisa
Vessel Model: Custom Built 38
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 6,194
Probably a Kohler part. If you can't find it, making a bracket for a commonly available solenoid may be the best bet.

Have you taken it apart? Sometimes the breaker points are what need attention.
Ski in NC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2014, 05:03 PM   #4
TF Site Team
 
FlyWright's Avatar
 
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
What makes you think it's a Perkins solenoid, River Cruiser?
__________________
My boat is my ark. It's my mobile treehouse and my floating fishing cabin. It's my retreat and my respite. Everyday I thank God I have a boat! -Al FJB

@DeltaBridges - 25 Delta Bridges in 25 Days
FlyWright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2014, 10:33 PM   #5
Guru
 
River Cruiser's Avatar
 
City: UMR MM283
Vessel Name: Northern Lights II
Vessel Model: Bayliner 3870
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,357
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyWright View Post
What makes you think it's a Perkins solenoid, River Cruiser?
I don't know that it is. It was either sourced by Perkins or Koehler when built, it's not a problem to rig something up that'll work. There is no name or part number on it, nothing to determine who manufactured it, I've never seen one like it on any diesels I've worked on. The owner just prefers to replace with same if available and I thought maybe some of the perkins owners on here may have experience with this type.
__________________
Ron on Northern Lights II
I don't like making plans for the day because the word "premeditated" gets thrown around in the courtroom.
River Cruiser is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2014, 11:23 AM   #6
Guru
 
River Cruiser's Avatar
 
City: UMR MM283
Vessel Name: Northern Lights II
Vessel Model: Bayliner 3870
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,357
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ski in NC View Post
Probably a Kohler part. If you can't find it, making a bracket for a commonly available solenoid may be the best bet.

Have you taken it apart? Sometimes the breaker points are what need attention.
I think adapting a plunger style will only require a modified mounting bracket. My choice is a manual pull / push cable with ability to lock in either position.
__________________
Ron on Northern Lights II
I don't like making plans for the day because the word "premeditated" gets thrown around in the courtroom.
River Cruiser is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2014, 11:45 AM   #7
Technical Guru
 
Ski in NC's Avatar
 
City: Wilmington, NC
Vessel Name: Louisa
Vessel Model: Custom Built 38
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 6,194
If it is a genset (Kohler) you want the electric shutdown to trip on overheat/low oil etc.
Ski in NC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2014, 05:24 PM   #8
Guru
 
River Cruiser's Avatar
 
City: UMR MM283
Vessel Name: Northern Lights II
Vessel Model: Bayliner 3870
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,357
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ski in NC View Post
If it is a genset (Kohler) you want the electric shutdown to trip on overheat/low oil etc.
Ski this one has no safety warning alarms or shutdown system at all. No temp gauge and oil pressure gauge is screwed into the block. The owner may get around to adding that at some point.
__________________
Ron on Northern Lights II
I don't like making plans for the day because the word "premeditated" gets thrown around in the courtroom.
River Cruiser is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2014, 05:41 PM   #9
Technical Guru
 
Ski in NC's Avatar
 
City: Wilmington, NC
Vessel Name: Louisa
Vessel Model: Custom Built 38
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 6,194
Are you sure? Auto shutdown is a feature on all gennies I know of. Oil pressure switch and coolant temp switch might be located elsewhere.

Is this that old beast 4-107 with rotor starter? Out of the dark ages....
Ski in NC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2014, 06:52 PM   #10
Guru
 
River Cruiser's Avatar
 
City: UMR MM283
Vessel Name: Northern Lights II
Vessel Model: Bayliner 3870
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,357
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ski in NC View Post
Are you sure? Auto shutdown is a feature on all gennies I know of. Oil pressure switch and coolant temp switch might be located elsewhere. Is this that old beast 4-107 with rotor starter? Out of the dark ages....
I don't think it's that old we think it's about 1970 - 1971. The only wires going to it are the AC power from the gen end and 2 wires from the key start switch, 1-to starter relay and 1-to the fuel on/off solenoid and the +&- from the battery. That is all that's involved, it has no coolant or oil pressure sending units mounted anywhere, it's old school but I don't think it's dark ages.
__________________
Ron on Northern Lights II
I don't like making plans for the day because the word "premeditated" gets thrown around in the courtroom.
River Cruiser 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


» 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 12:32 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