Perkins Perama M35 - Info Request!

[Jonny_H]

I have a Perkins Perama M35, however we have limited documentation with it. We have the 4 page 'user guide' (which shows where the dipstick is, tells you how to start is, and what type of oil it needs - not exactly detailed info!), we also have a workshop manual for the M20/M25/M30 (it does not specifically cover the M35 - although I believe the construction is very simalar).

We are looking for a new prop and when getting quotes have been asked for Maxmium Manf's RPM - I can't seem to find this anywhere on the net. All I can find is the following:

Rated 35hp @ 2,800 rpm
High Idle/Degregulated 3,900 rpm (this is for the Volvo 2040 - but I believe they are the same engine?)

Is either of these the 'maximum rpm' - 3,900 sounds way too fast (with the current prop we can get her to 3,100 ish - I appreciate maximum is without load - but still sounds like a lot)

I saw a spec sheet on BoatDiesel.com which looks like it has more info - but you can't get unless your a paid member, all it will give me as a non-paying member is very basic info which I already have.

Any advice?

Jonny

 

[michael_w]

Perkins Sabre

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[Jonny_H]

Tried them already - no response!

Contacted them in the past re spares/manuals and their automated computer sends you a list of distributors - they're not all that helpful for what I'm after.

Thanks anyway

Jonny

 

[Jonny_H]

Tried Perkins again (per your link) - and got a response this time! They had a copy of the data sheet for the engine - so I'm all sorted now.

Thanks for your help - glad Perkins were more helpful this time than last!

Jonny

p.s. the answer is 35hp @ 2,800 rpm - any idea why in this case I can (if I want - but I don't!) rev my engine to 3,000 rpm on the rev guage? If this because the rev guage isn't accurate?

 

[t37sails]

We have the workshop manual for the perama 35. We are on our way to Florida and if you want I can photocopy it there and mail to you at that time.

 

[Jonny_H]

That would be terrific - thank you very much indeed!! I will PM (Private Message) you my email address (watch out for a little red and white flashing envelope in the blue navigation bar at the top of the screen.

Thanks again - and welcome to the forum!

Jonny

 

[WindwardNb]

M35

Hi, I am having problems with the heat exchanger on my engine as it keeps blowing exhaust gaskets I am looking to find out what exact model of heat exchanger should be on this engine? Can anyone help?