Here are some pictures of my Perkins I've been working on. I've had the castings now for a year or so. I got them from Bishop Repair in southern Indiana. He just happens to be about twenty minutes from me. The kit I got is superb. I haven't had any trouble with any part of it at all. I would recommend this engine to anyone looking for their next build.
I am changing mine a little from stock. I'm adding electronic ignition rather than using the points. Just will make for a cleaner install I think. I got the ignition system, spark plug, and a few other goodies from Jerry Howell's website.
So far I haven't had any trouble with anything. The only part I screwed up on was a flywheel that I dropped after I had finished it. It cracked the edge a little. I think I may just JB weld it and clean that up. It's going to be painted anyway.
I would love to see anyone else's Perkins. I haven't seen hardly anything about them on the web. I think for the price I paid ( I think was about $250 ) it's tough to beat.
Thanks,
Martin
I am changing mine a little from stock. I'm adding electronic ignition rather than using the points. Just will make for a cleaner install I think. I got the ignition system, spark plug, and a few other goodies from Jerry Howell's website.
So far I haven't had any trouble with anything. The only part I screwed up on was a flywheel that I dropped after I had finished it. It cracked the edge a little. I think I may just JB weld it and clean that up. It's going to be painted anyway.
I would love to see anyone else's Perkins. I haven't seen hardly anything about them on the web. I think for the price I paid ( I think was about $250 ) it's tough to beat.
Thanks,
Martin