PerkinsHT6354 service costs

[boddubbay]

Any idea how much I need to allow for a routine annual service for a pair of HT 6354 engines

Thanks again

 

[Actionmat]

No idea, but I recommend that you learn to do it yourself. Even on the river, you're miles better off if you can rely on yourself and a simple service is a great way to get to know your engines, impellers etc.

 

[BB1]

£1000

 

[boddubbay]

Thanks for that

I think I will have to make the time to do it myself if it's going to be that much

 

[oldgit]

Any basic servicing can be done by the average keen boater.
Simple stuff such as oil change is easy.My filters are around £ 8.00 pounds per spin on canister (need 4) plus 40 litres of budget mineral oil for two engines at say £40.00 per 20L drum.Engines must be red hot to stand any chance of getting old oil out this side of Xmas.
Diesel filters are really cheap,its just bleeding the system that is a pain.Filters are 2 x main and 2 secondary for each of my engines,probably £40 pounds in total for all.You will reek of diesel for days to come.
Impellers for my engines are around £25- £30 depending on source but are a real so and so to get at and change.
Normally do one job at a time over the year.
About half a day for each job inc. cups of tea plus the odd jumbo box of Elastoplast seems to do the trick.
All stuff come from my local motor factor or ebay,not the chandlery .
My engine block (Perkins M130) are also basically to be found in such devices as tractors and combine harvesters,spares can commonly be found on non marine sites.

 

[apollo]

<< What he said. I always did it myself with these engines

 

[No Regrets]

While you can service these, a skilled engineer who is familiar with them will spot potentially expensive faults before they kill the engine. Killing bits of these is not recommended due to the scarcity of some bits...

 

[boddubbay]

Definitely food for thought, she has a cracking service history to date it would seem a shame to tarnish it.

Thanks

 

[apollo]

a skilled engineer who is familiar with them

Thanks for that, made my day that did! Smile

 

[boddubbay]

Did you re engine your Crown?
If yes with what and were the results worth the expense?

 

[oldgit]

Did you re engine your Crown?
If yes with what and were the results worth the expense?

probably best to be sitting down with stiff drink when Apollo replies to this one ........

 

[boddubbay]

I didn't ask how much, just which engines he chose the result of the change and if the end justified the cost.

Rgds

 

[apollo]

Twin Nanni 200Hp diesels, Top Speed now approx 20-21K, Its justified to me!

 

[boddubbay]

So more economical, decent relaxed cruising speed , freely available spares and reliability . What's not to like about that if your happy with your existing boat!

 

[Robin B]

£550 plus vat at Brooms 2 years ago for both engines.
£310 all-in by local bloke last year for both.
Both times with genuine parts.

 

[oldgit]

£310 all-in by local bloke last year for both.
Both times with genuine parts.

That seems excellent value for money.

 

[boddubbay]

The only thing I need now is where is your local bloke based?

Even at £550 + vat at brooms it's not to painful.

 

[apollo]

The only thing I need now is where is your local bloke based?

Even at £550 + vat at brooms it's not to painful.

Where are you based Bod?

 

[boddubbay]

The boat is based on the Thames at the moment , but will likely be moving to the Severn for a year then to the coast probably.
I am presumingbwith the new engines your cruising speed is 15-16knots?

 

[apollo]

Dunno, i still need to experiment to find the optimum. If you are going to be around for a while on the Thames and want your engine serviced, try Gill at DB Marine or Steve Bil further up at Mouslford