A peek at the Perkins

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Stopped by S&W Diesel yesterday to take some measurements for a drip pan, and to see how things were progressing.
bare block 3 weeks ago

the spun bearing that went out on the way to the short haul for survey

and it's journal on the crank


Mr. Perkins is just about ready.  Today they will finish the assembly, and I will go back to watch the test run on the Dyno.  After that they re-torque the head, give everything a final going over, and it's ours (plus an exchange of a large sum of money of course).
progress up to yesterday

serpentine pulleys to run a high output alternator with one belt


rebuilt Borg-Warner tranny


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  1. Gremlins HammerJune 5, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    The Perk look awesome. When is it going back in? We are back in Central FL. I think we are heading over to Coconuts for a cold beer.

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    1. Myron svDiscoveryJune 5, 2012 at 10:43 AM

      Thanks Gremms.

      Still alot of engine room rebuilding to be done, but we hope to be up and running by early July.

      Coconuts, yea, what a scene, summer shenanigans should be full throttle by now. Don't forget about the Beach Shack, you gotta get in and say hello to Chrissy, Jen, Dewey, and Moon for us, and crush a few Busch cans while your there.

      Where do you guys keep the Hammer? I thought you were down in the keys. We are planning to be back for a final visit towards the end of August. Would love to pay a visit if your near by.

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  2. Gremlins HammerJune 5, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Currently we are up in Titusville, but hoping to be headed on up to St. Augustine by the end of the month. We would love to hear from you if you are up this way.

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