Need Perkins Sabre M135 exhaust elbow

[slowgoesit]

I recently had a boat follow me home. It has a 1979 Perkins M135 Sabre engine. The exhaust elbow is leaking water down on the starter. I've so far been unable to source the new parts I need to fix the problem. I haven't yet removed the elbow, so don't know what is in store there, but I want to have the parts on hand prior to tearing everything apart. I've attached a pic of the part(s) as well as the engine data plate. The two parts plus gaskets I'm looking for are the "S" shaped riser, and the SS water injection module. Any help would be appreciated!

Edit: The attach points are all 4 bolts in a square pattern.

 

[High Wire]

I don’t think your engine year is correct. Perkins became Perkins Saber in the 1990’s. Anyway try Trans Atlantic Diesel. Also Caterpillar bought up Perkins Saber and may have those parts

 

[slowgoesit]

Archie, When I google Perkins M135/17, it comes up on multiple sites as a Perkins Sabre.

Using the serial number decoder, the engine shows a build year of 1979, which jibes with the boat model year of 1980. This engine is a normally aspirated (non-turbo) engine.

The serial number decoder below also states that the engine is a Phaser series 1006, more specifically YA in the serial number denotes a 1006-6 series engine. Unfortunately, none of this gets me any closer to finding an exhaust elbow/riser.

Perkins® Engine Identification - KMP Brand

Perkins® Engine identification. Discover The Serial Number Of Your Perkins® Engine With This User-Friendly Guide.

www.kmpbrand.com

I'll keep slogging along here, trying to find the correct parts. Thanks for the input!

 

[Turning Point]

I recently had a boat follow me home. It has a 1979 Perkins M135 Sabre engine. The exhaust elbow is leaking water down on the starter. I've so far been unable to source the new parts I need to fix the problem. I haven't yet removed the elbow, so don't know what is in store there, but I want to have the parts on hand prior to tearing everything apart. I've attached a pic of the part(s) as well as the engine data plate. The two parts plus gaskets I'm looking for are the "S" shaped riser, and the SS water injection module. Any help would be appreciated!

Edit: The attach points are all 4 bolts in a square pattern.

Check out this company.

Replacements for Perkins Archives - HDI Marine

hdimarine.net

No relationship just a happy customer

 

[slowgoesit]

Cool! Thanks so much. That may solve half the problem, still need to figure out riser from manifold to elbow.

 

[Ric]

These guys can probably do what you need -- Contact Trans Atlantic Diesels. We replaced a M135 injection elbow with a cast stainless version, and it lasted decades.

 

[mvweebles]

Scot - another thumbs-up for TAD. You'll most likely talk to Sheri, though if you hear a Brit, you have the owner Marcus on the line. Steve D'Antonio once wrote an uncharacteristically glowing review of TAD's machine shop for organization and cleanliness. I've used them for 25-years and never been dissatisfied. I've shed a tear or two due to price, but service has been fair and forthright.

Another source would be Marine Exhaust Systems of Alabama (MesaMarine.com). WARNING - they have what might be the worst website on the entire internet. Email or call them marine.exhaust@gmail.com +1-251-928-1234. I had an exhaust elbow fabricated 15-years ago and they did a good job - many choices of allows. You won't like the price there either.

Good luck -

Peter

 

[OldDan1943]

Push come to shove, a good machine shop can fabricate pretty much anything

 

[slowgoesit]

Yep, right now, I'm going to concentrate on checking out the running gear, so I can't take off the offending pieces yet. Once I get them off, I will be better able to figure out a plan forward. Thanks for the help!