The "hole" on the side of the engine opposite the dip stick could also be the
fitting for the engine-driven tachometer. I have a digital tach on my 4-108
that is driven from a fitting on the right side of the engine just forward of
the fuel pump.
Alan Lewis
"Victoria"
Gulfstar 41 #160
Lying Kittery, ME
K1ALL
> Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:02:54 -0500
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Oil leak - Perkins
>
> Richard Bradshaw wrote:
> > Not sure if this helps or not. A friend has an older Perkins, a 4-108 I
> > think. Not the same engine but similar conditions may apply. On the
> > opposite side of the engine from the dipstick is another hole that looks
> > like it might have been a dipstick or an oil changing apparatus.
> > Whatever was there or was supposed to be there is gone. There is a bit
> > of an oil leak from that. There is a plug that is supposed to fit there
> > but so far he has been unable to find it and the leak goes on. Is it
> > possible that you have a similar situation? If so, check with a Perkins
> > dealer and see if there is a ready made plug for it. Our friend's
> > Perkins dealer hasn't been too helpful. Supposition is that he will not
> > be in business much longer; but who knows. If that doesn't work, I'd
> > suggest fabricating something of a plug (a bolt) to fit the hole and
> > close it. Anyway, HTH.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > S/V La Vita
> > 1987 Hans Christian 33T
> >
> >
> >> -------- Original Message --------
> >>
> >
> >
> I would suggest that it might be an opening into the oil gallery for a
> sending unit. Some engines have two, one for the oil *gauge* and one
> for the alarm. However you would probably have more than a slight leak
> if that were the case, unless the alarm sending unit broke off and left
> something in the hole.
>
> Jim.
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