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by catpower
Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:04 pm
Forum: ENGINE RELATED TOPICS
Topic: Perkins series 40c 497 cc idle problems
Replies: 4
Views: 5768

Re: Perkins series 40c 497 cc idle problems

I have mechanical fuel shut off, I removed the electrical shut off. I am beginning to believe it is not temperature related. It seems to have the problem anytime I ride for very long periods of time at max throttle. Then when I stop and let it idle for any length of time it does not respond to the t...
by catpower
Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: ENGINE RELATED TOPICS
Topic: Perkins series 40c 497 cc idle problems
Replies: 4
Views: 5768

Perkins series 40c 497 cc idle problems

I have fitted a Perkins diesel engine on a Honda Motorcycle. It was built for constant 2800 rpm, which I adjusted to 3600 rpm. The motor runs great until it comes up to operating temperature. Then if you let it idle for any length of time it is slow to take off. You increase the throttle and it slow...
by catpower
Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: ENGINE RELATED TOPICS
Topic: Perkins
Replies: 4
Views: 5964

Re: Perkins

I have installed a Perkins series 40c 500cc twin cyl water cooled diesel engine on a 400cc 1979 Honda. I have had good results with a top speed of 55 to 60 mph. Runs like a watch. Am having a small problem after it comes to full operating temp. and it idles for too long it is slow getting to full rp...