Perkins engines

[popeye 1812]

Hello all, brand new to this forum....user name is popeye1812.
Just acquired a 1984 CHB tri cabin. it has a 200hp perkins.
are there any manuals available? starter just spins but dose not engage the flywheel..... any thoughts....

 

[UrsusMaritimus]

Good morning, welcome to the forum. I found this workshop manual here on the forum, hopefully it helps.

Perkins 6-354 Workshop manual

Perkins 6-354 Workshop manual

www.trawlerforum.com

I also have a couple of Perkins T6.354M's in my 1985 Hershine. They're great engines, very simple and long lasting if they're taken care of.

 

[TheLake]

I have a couple of Perkins 6.354's in my CHB.

I just recently replaced both starters (one was just rebuilt and the other was replaced. It is pretty simple to pull them out and take them to a shop to get them looked at. It could be the solenoid plunger not pushing the drive wheel to the flywheel...

Here are a couple of pics showing them...

 

[High Wire]

I believe the starters are made by Delco so no rocket science. Take it to any auto electric shop.

 

[boomerang]

I'd smack the side of the case with a hammer. There's a good chance it'll engage. Then take it off and lube the mechanical solenoid. DIY repairs are the best because they're the cheapest.

 

[jleonard]

Best off taking it to a rebuild shop. 1984 is likely original. Getting it rebuilt is cheap.
You dont want to be playing whack a mole when its time to leave an anchorage.