PERKINS DIESEL Generator Upgrade Control Panel and Load Test
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- Опубликовано: 30 апр 2022
- This is the final video in this series.
I complete the control panel installation and give the generator a final 4 HR load test.
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When all the wiring looks perfect it is easy to not even notice it. For anyone who really cares it easy to see all the great workmanship but for a casual observer it is easy to miss because it is all as it should be. Your work is always spot on, it is easy for anyone who cares about it being done right. Of course let one thing be out of place and it drives you crazy. This is one fine genset.
Hours and hours and hours of work just to have it look passable. It can be as much work as mechanical stuff but people don’t give it as much credit until they think about it in terms of time.
Could not have said it better myself.
I agree his workmanship is impeccable, you said it and you are spot on.
Amen !! I was just talking about that at a car show today among friends work like this does matter he take pride in his work !
Spot on
Your rebuilds are always satisfying to see. It's getting less and less common to see people that really take pride in their work like you do.
Use copper washers and anneal the washer first before installing
As an I.T. pro who has been in quite a few data centers, server rooms, network closets, etc. the cleanliness of your wiring makes me happier than it probably should. Nice work!
You are a true craftsman. It was nice to see that you used brass freeze plugs. A lot of guys would have gone the cheaper route with aluminum. Really top notch work. Someone will get a very capable system.
Very nice unit! I can honestly say that your wiring has a higher quality than what comes out of the Perkins factory nowadays.
Man oh man... That's a sweetheart!! Full load onload/offload transients were brilliant!!
Thanks for checking it out!
Talk about quality control. You don't let ANTHING PASS WITHOUT BEING CORRECTED!!!!!!!! Details, details, details. you don't miss anything. This is one fine genset. If I were in the market for something this big, I would be contacting Mike already. Brass freeze plugs, who does that? Mike @ Small Engine Mechanic does. Could have gone the cheaper route, but didn't. That is now one awesome updated 2022, genset. 4 hour load test, who does that, Mike @ Small Engine Mechanic does. Thanks so much for sharing Mike, you are the genset man.
Thanks for checking it out Dave!
That control panel wiring is a work of art. I like those push-to-test relays too. Great series this.
I am glad to see your wiring. That's how I would wire up everything ,from,cars, home breaker panel 's, alarm systems, phone systems, and CCTV. This was back in the day for me.
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Great job on the gen set Mike. It's very obvious you take a lot of pride in you work. That control panel is perfect along with everything else.
Yes sir Larry, he sure does, he wires the same methods used in aircraft structural wiring, absolutely flawless, ive been in aerospace 35 years.
Nice generator and the attention to detail you put into the wire harness in pretty amazing.
*- The high competency of your work readily shows, Mike.*
Thanks for checking it out Robert!
the modern controller made a huge difference and your wiring is perfect
I really like your attention to detail, your as fussy on making thing look neat as I am. I prefer to use crimp connectors with heat shrink tubing, gives a really clean look. Thanks for sharing your time and videos. Great Job.
Mike, “ditto” on all the positive comments you have earned on this video.
If you aren’t already teaching your craft at a tech school in your area, my guess is that it is in your future. Your knowledge and skills need to be passed on…
As always, thanks for sharing 👍🇺🇸
I ran an auto / truck & large marine electrical shop for a few years... I absolutely love your beautiful panel wiring...
The only other place I have seen such perfect wiring was in a 1970's Jaguar XJ-6... It looked as perfect as yours does, but somehow... when Lucas got their hands into it, this beautiful wiring would short burn or.. burst into flames..
Yours is beautifully correct.. I can see NO future problems. I have since tried to emulate the perfect look of the Jaguars, but aspire NOT to create any kind of under - bonnet torch..
I absolutely love your attention to perfection!! Keep on keepin on!
Thanks for checking it out! I have heard it said that you can thank Lucas the prince of darkness for when your headlight circuit burns up or your generator fails while driving at night...
Now here's a true picture of how Mike has made a "silk purse from a sow's ear", well done Mike.
Thanks for checking it out Reg!
Great video! Your attention to detail is extraordinary.
Well done sir. Your pride in your work is second to none.
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Great work! You demonstrate a lot of talent !
Really impressive work! You are setting the standard for the rest of us.
Nice update! Basler makes good controllers. I’ve used them for years.
You do really nice work Mike !
What a great project! Your wire runs are absolutely beautiful!!!!
wow...what a beast and ran like a top...that control panel is quite nice!
Keep em coming!!!!
Amazing wiring job you can tell a person who takes pride in there work
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Great work, I hope you are proud of the (almost) finished product.
Gorgeous generator!
Love watching you work.
Thanks for checking it out Paul!
Fabulous as usual. Wiring and repairs just spot on. And to think of it I have trouble using my electric tooth brush. Thanks for the videos.
Impressive job well done!
Looks just fantastic....Thanks for posting your great work
Very tidy/neat wiring and superb control! Excellent job.
Thanks Alan!
Thanks for this great video mike. I enjoyed learning about the software. You wire job is awesome. As good as factory or better!
Inside of control panel and rest of wiring, a piece of art.
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Thanks for checking it out!
Coming along nicely. Thanks for the look.
I was hoping for good video to watch after work. When a saw a new notification, I thought, maybe Mike posted something. What a pleasant surprise. Thanks
You do nice work man 👌
Wiring pretty nice??? It’s freakin BEAUTIFUL!
GREAT JOB!
The control panel is a work of art.
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Stellar !!! This thing reminds me of the Star Trek episode (PLOT) in which the M5 multitronic unit starts taking over the ship . I think you've made it too smart.
Impressive work! 😀
love your work, and showing all the details on video ! 👍
Very professional! I was an electrician in the military, I could tell who wired main panels just by looking at the craftsmanship. I have a 1947 CAT D17000 V8 100Kw genset that needs your touch! Addicted loyal viewer.
Thanks for checking it out! You gen set sounds awesome!
Your skill and attention to detail are marvelous. Your wiring is better than factory. Well done sir...well done.
Nice job Mike , brass washers on those banjo fittings will work better than steel 👍👍🇺🇸
Super job in the perkins mike , Lucas spa pumps have a habit of leaking around the discharge tubes, in the uk Lucas agents would skim the cylinder,as the threads were prone to overtighting
This is seriously high quality work.
Amazing work as usual. Better than factory!
Thanks for checking it out!
Excellent standards for quality work, thanx.
So awesome, I got to see your video the same day you posted, Well done, some of the technical stuff way over my head, I am no sparky by no means, but my compliments to you sir, you really do take time to explain well. I need to go back and see what you are doing with the CATERPILLAR MONSTER sitting in the back of the workshop, Sure looks like a BIG MONSTOR Vintage CAT
you may want to consider chancing the current wiring of the batteries, with the current setup the governor side one has a marginally lower charge-voltage from the alternator because it has a marginally longer cable and at least six, probably eight additional contact spots that drop the voltage. you could run one lead to the exhaust side and the other lead to the governor side first, and then follow on to the respective opposite side battery, this way both batterys have exactly the same amount of contact spots and cable length from the starter and alternator (just one has the long run on positiv and the other on negativ, but thats no issue) and therefore have almost the same voltage, that way they last longer. Aside from this really micro minor issue, that probably is no issue at all since maybe the maintaining charger is hooked up that very way, I think you do an absolutely outstanding job there, I really like your work. Keep it coming. If I may, a little recommendation as a viewer: If you could, pls, use a mic for the engine noise with low gain, and record your voice with a active noise canceling mic on top and mix them together. While those engines run, its so loud with a single mic, one cant understand your word. Or do a voice over. I personally don' care, I dont need to hear a straining generator while you explain what you do, I, and I guess many other folks too, do know how a running engine sounds, only the starts are interesting. On the other hand I value your statements.... 🙂 My Kido loves your vids, just like some others like letsdig18, watchweswor, CEE Australia and so, but when you move to starting, shes gone, and if shes playing around, she starts complaining about the noise right away.
Thanks for checking it out! I don't think it will become an issue with charging the batteries as the charge current will be relatively low (15-30A) and the voltage drop over the 14" of 1/0 cable will be minuscule. If anything the battery nearest the control will be delivering more current on start up but even at that I do not think it will cause an issue.
Great work, putting back to a state of new!
Thanks!
Great share Mike .. I love that control , Has so many nice setup options compared to some I have worked with . Very nice Wiring job as well super clean and well tagged ! ENJOYED
Thanks for checking it out Shawn!
This is an amazing job you did with this old Perkins, congrats! Fuel dripping is very common on this engines, don't feel bad about it.
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I like those Braided looms.
Very nice! Very clean job as always Mike!
Man, you do beautiful work !
I did lots of aircraft wiring and electrical avionics work, the control panel wiring and set up looks very impressive. Keep up the good work bro!
Thanks!
Super tidy! Right down to the labels on the wiring, manufacturers take note.
Nice job, great attention to detail.
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Master class wiring on that man.
You're good at this stuff. Cool brain transplant for the old genset.
OH, I love when sequel comes 😎 I was expecting one 😊
You do excellent work!!!
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for another great education!
very nice neat and professionally done
Looks like a fun project!
Very informative Mike thanks for sharing 🦘👍
Excellent work!
Beautiful job!
Very good video very informative explaining how it all works and simple to use one thing I would of liked to know is shut down sequines but was exalant video
Awesome video as always
Wow...a really awesome outcome!
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job well done . immaculate attention to detail.
Thanks for checking it out Rich!
Nice work 😁
Artful wiring. Wow!
Fine job Mike
Youve done a really nice job on that Genny
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Excellent work!!
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that motor sounds so sweet!!
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Very nice Mike. I didn't think I'd see anyone who was as particular about the harnesses they make as me until I saw your work. Very impressive to say the least. I have a few projects I need to get to as well, I just picked up another 6.0 DJB and I need to rewire and restore my 6.0 DRN. I wish I had the room to keep large generators like you have, as there's a lot for sale near me, but I can't have something that big around at the moment so I stick with small 1-4 cylinder sets.
I have a DJB I would happily sell pretty cheap. I took it apart to rebuild it because it smoked pretty bad but there wasn't anything wrong inside that I could see. now I have been tripping over it for way too long.
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Thanks for checking it out! The DRN is a cool machine, I have been keeping my eye out looking for one...
Nice job Mike well done,, Everot said there could be chance he will dust off the Radial Briggs from the jobs to do volt,,when your free. Regards Frank
Amazing... :-) Great video series... :-)
Good job buddy! It looks great :)
Love watching your videos. the work inside that control panel was so neat and organizes. And your mechanical work is amazing. I really enjoyed the whole series.
What is the big engine in the background? Like to see that one run sometime.. or maybe you did and missed the video.
Impressive!
Quality work
Very nice!
Nice work
Thanks for checking it out!
Nice one!
Did you change the plug wires? Great video, good job.👍👍👍👍
Nice job. Those engines always weep fuel. In Marine engines a issue. Otherwise excellent . I just fixed a Deutz weepy copper washers on banjo fittings .
Polished surfaces like mirror . .
Love wiring but I’ve trouble with stick on cable clamps works ok for a little while then they un stick good job
Beautiful job, I really like how you do your wiring, and those wire markers are awesome. I assume you create a spreadsheet of the wires showing their connection points?
Chris, I do include some documentation when I do upgrades like this. Mainly with some basic troubleshooting info as well as the location and function of various devices. I can't say I have ever created a terminal location spreadsheet though. What I would like to do is create some wiring schematics but I have not found a software I like yet. Thanks for checking it out!
nice wiring on the perky
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You are a awesome craftsman
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I want one. Amazing
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Dude you just gave me a nightmare. I didn't know that I have to do all these wirings on my 1970s Kato with Hercules D2300 which has a control box that's larger than the generator itself. I was sure that space consuming box can be replaced with a smaller controller but I am really not that advanced when it comes to electronics, If you guys are in Florida I will be more than happy to let you guys do it for me. But this video is very encouraging I already got Deep Sea DSE704 Generator AMF Controller and the major things like starter solenoid, battery, fuel solenoid are connected as per speed sensor mine has only 1 wire so I need to replace it I think. If you guys are in FL please let me know
Mike lives in New Jersey
I think the leak on the high pressure side is because of the fuel line ending is not straight / paralell with the "head valve" tube and the spherical connection is not 101% tight on those two. The other leakage is from the injector body closing cap. Classic diesel leakage. KUDOS from Hungary, Central-Europe.
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