T&T: Diesel surge

[Bob Clinkenbeard]

Outside of engine problems...check trans fluid..investigate trans slippage. 
Does it surge when not in gear?
Good luck,

Bob Clinkenbeard
24' custom trailer trawler
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-aboardbobbinalong





> Good Morning,
>
> We are just outside of Atlantic City, going up the inside. The 6-354 
> Perkins
> diesel has started to surge a bit. It has been eating some oil but 
> wondered if
> anyone out there knew what could make it surge. Does not seem to be in a
> pattern but every so often surges about 100 RPM's then goes right back to
> where it was.
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>
> Dan DeBruin
> 36' Heritage West
> (Heading to Rochester)