Perkins 2800 - Cylinder Head Removal and Installation

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Workshop Manual, TSD3450E, Issue 1 35
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Cylinder head assembly
To remove and to fit Operation 3-5
Special requirements
To remove
1 Remove the thermostat housing, Operation 12-10.
2 Remove the exhaust manifold, Operation 9-1.
3 Remove the rocker lever and rocker shaft assemblies, Operation 3-2.
4 Remove the electronic unit injectors, Operation 3-12.
5 Remove the gear case cover, Operation 6-1.
6 Disconnect the cable and remove the timing sensor from the cylinder head.
7 Remove the support bracket which is fitted between the gear case and the cylinder head.
8 Remove one bolt from the camshaft gear and install the guide stud, GE50019. Remove the five bolts which
remain and withdraw carefully the camshaft gear. Remove the guide stud.
9 Disconnect the fuel line from the rear of the cylinder head. Fit a temporary cover to the fuel line and also to
the port on the cylinder head.
10 Remove the cylinder head bolts; use the special socket, GE50020.
11 Fit the lifting bracket (A1), VP12712, to the cylinder head and attach a suitable hoist. Remove the cylinder
head. The cylinder head weighs approximately 148 kg (325 lb).
Continued
Special tools Consumable products
Description Part number Description Part number
Guide bolt, camshaft gear GE50019 Special lubricant CV60895
Socket, cylinder head bolt GE50020
Retaining compound 21820 638
Lifting bracket VP12712