My Gulfstar 41' has a Perkins 4-108. I do have a manual for it...as
prepared by Perkins. Because shop manuals by the manufacturer are commonly
(in my limited experience) small & lacking in detail. Because nothing goes
wrong in port, with a marine mechanic anchored nearby, I am looking for
something like a, "Perkins 4-108 Repair for Dummies". Lots of detailed
description, photos and diagrams.

I trust this doesn't make me look like a dummy...;-)! Even so, this dummy
things that not being prepared will eventually make one look like a real
dummy.

I look forward to all your helpful assistance.

Glenn.

Glenn A. Heslop wrote:
My Gulfstar 41' has a Perkins 4-108. I do have a manual for it...as
prepared by Perkins. Because shop manuals by the manufacturer are commonly
(in my limited experience) small & lacking in detail. Because nothing goes
wrong in port, with a marine mechanic anchored nearby, I am looking for
something like a, "Perkins 4-108 Repair for Dummies". Lots of detailed
description, photos and diagrams.

I trust this doesn't make me look like a dummy...;-)! Even so, this dummy
things that not being prepared will eventually make one look like a real
dummy.

I look forward to all your helpful assistance.

Glenn.


Glenn,
Do you have a Perkins Operators manual or the Perkins shop manual. The
Perkins shop manual that I have has complete disassembly/assembly
instructions with photos. Cost $75.00
krj

Hmmm....the manual is now 350 miles from me with the boat. It's got a blue
cover & 1/2 page sized. I'm sure it's not a complete manual...but does
cover bleeding fuel system etc. It's so small that the pictures are not so
easy to see. Maybe the actual full shop manual would be better. I guess
I'd been thinking it'd be like cars...the after-market manuals are better.

Comments?

Glenn.

"krj" wrote in message
...
Glenn A. Heslop wrote:
My Gulfstar 41' has a Perkins 4-108. I do have a manual for it...as
prepared by Perkins. Because shop manuals by the manufacturer are
commonly
(in my limited experience) small & lacking in detail. Because nothing
goes
wrong in port, with a marine mechanic anchored nearby, I am looking for
something like a, "Perkins 4-108 Repair for Dummies". Lots of detailed
description, photos and diagrams.

I trust this doesn't make me look like a dummy...;-)! Even so, this
dummy
things that not being prepared will eventually make one look like a real
dummy.

I look forward to all your helpful assistance.

Glenn.


Glenn,
Do you have a Perkins Operators manual or the Perkins shop manual. The
Perkins shop manual that I have has complete disassembly/assembly
instructions with photos. Cost $75.00
krj

There's an A4 sized manual (19cm x 29 cm, give or take an inch)
which goes the full monte.

Check the Sabre website - have a google - It's a bit late and the
wife is calling . . .

JimB

"Glenn A. Heslop" wrote in
message newscMHf.484513$2k.247575@pd7tw1no...
Hmmm....the manual is now 350 miles from me with the boat. It's
got a blue
cover & 1/2 page sized. I'm sure it's not a complete
manual...but does
cover bleeding fuel system etc. It's so small that the pictures
are not so
easy to see. Maybe the actual full shop manual would be better.
I guess
I'd been thinking it'd be like cars...the after-market manuals
are better.

Comments?

Glenn.

"krj" wrote in message
...
Glenn A. Heslop wrote:
My Gulfstar 41' has a Perkins 4-108. I do have a manual for
it...as
prepared by Perkins. Because shop manuals by the
manufacturer are
commonly
(in my limited experience) small & lacking in detail.
Because nothing
goes
wrong in port, with a marine mechanic anchored nearby, I am
looking for
something like a, "Perkins 4-108 Repair for Dummies". Lots
of detailed
description, photos and diagrams.

I trust this doesn't make me look like a dummy...;-)! Even
so, this
dummy
things that not being prepared will eventually make one look
like a real
dummy.

I look forward to all your helpful assistance.

Glenn.


Glenn,
Do you have a Perkins Operators manual or the Perkins shop
manual. The
Perkins shop manual that I have has complete
disassembly/assembly
instructions with photos. Cost $75.00
krj

Glenn A. Heslop wrote:

Hmmm....the manual is now 350 miles from me with the boat. It's got a blue
cover & 1/2 page sized. I'm sure it's not a complete manual...but does
cover bleeding fuel system etc. It's so small that the pictures are not so
easy to see. Maybe the actual full shop manual would be better. I guess
I'd been thinking it'd be like cars...the after-market manuals are better.

Comments?

Glenn.

"krj" wrote in message
...

Glenn A. Heslop wrote:

My Gulfstar 41' has a Perkins 4-108. I do have a manual for it...as
prepared by Perkins. Because shop manuals by the manufacturer are

commonly

(in my limited experience) small & lacking in detail. Because nothing

goes

wrong in port, with a marine mechanic anchored nearby, I am looking for
something like a, "Perkins 4-108 Repair for Dummies". Lots of detailed
description, photos and diagrams.

I trust this doesn't make me look like a dummy...;-)! Even so, this

dummy

things that not being prepared will eventually make one look like a real
dummy.

I look forward to all your helpful assistance.

Glenn.



Glenn,
Do you have a Perkins Operators manual or the Perkins shop manual. The
Perkins shop manual that I have has complete disassembly/assembly
instructions with photos. Cost $75.00
krj



The manual I have is the Perkins workshop Manual, loose leaf notebook.
Covers Engine photos, Safety, Tech Data, Operatops and Maintenance,
Fault Diagnosis, Cylinder head maintenance, Pistons & connecting rods,
cylinder block & liners, crankshaft and main bearings, Timing case and
drive, timing, Lube system, cooling system, Air and fuel system,
Flywheel and housing, electrical Approved lube oils, service facilities,
service tools, power plant consumables. All specifications and torque
values included.
If you need anything else, it isn't covered is this manual. I got this
one from the local Perkens dealer.

Would you please let me know where you got it. Can't seem to find it
anywhere.

Glenn.

"News f2s" wrote in message
...
There's an A4 sized manual (19cm x 29 cm, give or take an inch)
which goes the full monte.

Check the Sabre website - have a google - It's a bit late and the
wife is calling . . .

JimB

"Glenn A. Heslop" wrote in
message newscMHf.484513$2k.247575@pd7tw1no...
Hmmm....the manual is now 350 miles from me with the boat. It's
got a blue
cover & 1/2 page sized. I'm sure it's not a complete
manual...but does
cover bleeding fuel system etc. It's so small that the pictures
are not so
easy to see. Maybe the actual full shop manual would be better.
I guess
I'd been thinking it'd be like cars...the after-market manuals
are better.

Comments?

Glenn.

"krj" wrote in message
...
Glenn A. Heslop wrote:
My Gulfstar 41' has a Perkins 4-108. I do have a manual for
it...as
prepared by Perkins. Because shop manuals by the
manufacturer are
commonly
(in my limited experience) small & lacking in detail.
Because nothing
goes
wrong in port, with a marine mechanic anchored nearby, I am
looking for
something like a, "Perkins 4-108 Repair for Dummies". Lots
of detailed
description, photos and diagrams.

I trust this doesn't make me look like a dummy...;-)! Even
so, this
dummy
things that not being prepared will eventually make one look
like a real
dummy.

I look forward to all your helpful assistance.

Glenn.


Glenn,
Do you have a Perkins Operators manual or the Perkins shop
manual. The
Perkins shop manual that I have has complete
disassembly/assembly
instructions with photos. Cost $75.00
krj

"Glenn A. Heslop" wrote in
message newshVHf.382187$tl.257137@pd7tw3no...
Would you please let me know where you got it. Can't seem to
find it
anywhere.

You want the Perkins 4.108 manual, 129 pages (not the 30 page
handbook)

If you're in US, your best bet for getting a copy is from ebay.
They're traded fairly regularly among restoration enthusiasts.

Alternatively, I note that Perkins still trade in USA as Perkins
(here, in UK, they trade as Sabre, Sabre/Perkins). Perkins dealers
should point you in the right direction. Try:

http://www.perkins.com/perkins/cda/d...7_2005,00.html

All the best

JimB

Glenn A. Heslop wrote:
Would you please let me know where you got it. Can't seem to find it
anywhere.

Glenn.

"News f2s" wrote in message
...

There's an A4 sized manual (19cm x 29 cm, give or take an inch)
which goes the full monte.

Check the Sabre website - have a google - It's a bit late and the
wife is calling . . .

JimB

"Glenn A. Heslop" wrote in
message newscMHf.484513$2k.247575@pd7tw1no...

Hmmm....the manual is now 350 miles from me with the boat. It's
got a blue
cover & 1/2 page sized. I'm sure it's not a complete
manual...but does
cover bleeding fuel system etc. It's so small that the pictures
are not so
easy to see. Maybe the actual full shop manual would be better.
I guess
I'd been thinking it'd be like cars...the after-market manuals
are better.

Comments?

Glenn.

"krj" wrote in message
...

Glenn A. Heslop wrote:

My Gulfstar 41' has a Perkins 4-108. I do have a manual for
it...as
prepared by Perkins. Because shop manuals by the
manufacturer are

commonly

(in my limited experience) small & lacking in detail.
Because nothing

goes

wrong in port, with a marine mechanic anchored nearby, I am
looking for
something like a, "Perkins 4-108 Repair for Dummies". Lots
of detailed
description, photos and diagrams.

I trust this doesn't make me look like a dummy...;-)! Even
so, this

dummy

things that not being prepared will eventually make one look
like a real
dummy.

I look forward to all your helpful assistance.

Glenn.



Glenn,
Do you have a Perkins Operators manual or the Perkins shop
manual. The
Perkins shop manual that I have has complete
disassembly/assembly
instructions with photos. Cost $75.00
krj





I just drove a few blocks over to my Perkins shop and got one from Mark.
It's the Perkins Workshop Manual. $75.00
Mark Malo
Complete Yacht Service, Inc.
200 S.W. 33 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 462-6977


krj

Thank you,
Courtney


krj wrote:
Glenn A. Heslop wrote:

My Gulfstar 41' has a Perkins 4-108. I do have a manual for it...as
prepared by Perkins. Because shop manuals by the manufacturer are
commonly
(in my limited experience) small & lacking in detail. Because nothing
goes
wrong in port, with a marine mechanic anchored nearby, I am looking for
something like a, "Perkins 4-108 Repair for Dummies". Lots of detailed
description, photos and diagrams.

I trust this doesn't make me look like a dummy...;-)! Even so, this
dummy
things that not being prepared will eventually make one look like a real
dummy.

I look forward to all your helpful assistance.

Glenn.


Glenn,
Do you have a Perkins Operators manual or the Perkins shop manual. The
Perkins shop manual that I have has complete disassembly/assembly
instructions with photos. Cost $75.00
krj

I found a Perkins 4-108 shop manual at my local Perkins dealer today...$183!
I'll keep looking...saw some manuals on ebay but not that one. Let me know
if y'all find one.

Glenn.
s/v Seawing
www.seawing.net


"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
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Thank you,
Courtney


krj wrote:
Glenn A. Heslop wrote:

My Gulfstar 41' has a Perkins 4-108. I do have a manual for it...as
prepared by Perkins. Because shop manuals by the manufacturer are
commonly
(in my limited experience) small & lacking in detail. Because nothing
goes
wrong in port, with a marine mechanic anchored nearby, I am looking for
something like a, "Perkins 4-108 Repair for Dummies". Lots of detailed
description, photos and diagrams.

I trust this doesn't make me look like a dummy...;-)! Even so, this
dummy
things that not being prepared will eventually make one look like a
real
dummy.

I look forward to all your helpful assistance.

Glenn.


Glenn,
Do you have a Perkins Operators manual or the Perkins shop manual. The
Perkins shop manual that I have has complete disassembly/assembly
instructions with photos. Cost $75.00
krj