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Manual's purpose, engine models, and general workshop practices.
Important safety guidelines for engine operation and maintenance.
List of recommended Perkins branded consumables for engine service.
Diagrams of engine appearance and details on model/serial number identification.
Information and torque for lifting engine components safely.
Key technical specifications and data for engine models.
General and special torque values for fasteners and engine operations.
Specifications and procedures for performing engine compression tests.
Procedures for removing, fitting, and inspecting rocker covers and manifolds.
Operations for dismantling, assembling, and inspecting rocker assemblies.
Procedures for removing and fitting exhaust manifolds and gaskets.
Operations for removing and fitting fuel lines.
Procedures for removing and fitting cylinder head setscrews.
Details on cylinder head tightening sequences for different engine models.
Procedures for fitting and selecting correct cylinder head gaskets.
Operations for removing, fitting, and inspecting valves and springs.
How to inspect clearance between valve stem and cylinder head.
Procedures for inspecting the cylinder head for damage and warping.
How to inspect and correct valve seat width.
Procedures for checking valve depth and related measurements.
How to check and adjust valve tip clearance.
Procedures for removing and fitting big end bearings and caps.
Operations for removing, fitting, dismantling, and assembling pistons and rods.
Procedures for fitting, measuring clearance, and measuring gaps of piston rings.
Instructions for dismantling and assembling piston/rod assemblies.
How to inspect pistons and piston rings for wear and damage.
Procedures for inspecting connecting rods for straightness and wear.
How to check connecting rod bearing clearance using Plastigauge.
Procedures for removing and fitting small end bushes.
Operations for removing and fitting the crankshaft pulley.
Procedures for removing and fitting crankshaft retaining bolts and the crankshaft.
How to inspect the crankshaft for deflection using a dial gauge.
Procedures for dismantling and assembling main bearings.
Information about inspecting the bearing holder for damage.
Operations for removing and fitting the timing cover.
Procedures for removing and fitting the Angleich component.
Operations for removing and fitting the slider mechanism.
Procedures for removing and fitting the camshaft retaining plate.
Operations for removing and fitting camshafts and tappets.
How to inspect the camshaft assembly for wear.
Location and adjustment of fuel/speed limit screws.
Procedures for removing and fitting front oil seals and PTO covers.
Operations for removing and fitting idler gears and oil pumps.
Procedures for removing and fitting idler hubs.
How to check gear teeth backlash using a feeler gauge.
How to check and adjust oil pump end float.
Procedures for inspecting governor springs.
Operations for removing and fitting the front crankshaft bush.
How to inspect the cylinder block top face for distortion.
Procedures for inspecting the cylinder bore for wear and damage.
Specifications and procedures for setting engine injection timing.
Step-by-step guide to checking fuel injection pump timing.
Procedures for cleaning and renewing the engine breather system.
Operations for removing and fitting the turbocharger.
Procedure for fitting the lubricating oil canister (oil filter).
Operations for removing and fitting the pressure relief valve.
Procedures for removing and fitting the lubricating oil sump.
Operations for removing and fitting the oil strainer and suction pipe.
Procedures for removing and fitting the lubricating oil pump.
How to inspect rotor tip clearance in the oil pump.
Operations for removing and fitting oil pressure switches.
Procedures for removing and fitting lubricating oil pipes.
Procedures for removing and fitting atomisers (injectors).
Operations for removing and fitting the fuel lift pump.
Procedures for removing and fitting the fuel injection pump.
Steps to bleed air from the fuel system.
Operations for removing and fitting the coolant pump.
Procedures for removing and fitting the fan and its mounting.
Procedures for removing, fitting, and testing the thermostat.
Operations for removing and fitting the flywheel.
How to check flywheel housing concentricity and alignment.
Procedures for checking flywheel run-out and face alignment.
Procedures for removing, fitting, and heating the starter ring gear.
Operations for removing and fitting backplates and rear oil seals.
Procedures for removing and fitting the electrical shut-off solenoid.
Operations for removing and fitting bus-bars and glowplugs.
How to inspect and adjust the drive belt tension.
Procedures for removing and fitting the alternator.
Operations for removing and fitting the starter motor.
Electrical wiring diagram for 15A alternator.
Electrical wiring diagram for 40A alternator.
Wiring diagram for 55A alternator.
Details of the automatic shutdown connector.
Wiring diagram for automatic shutdown with 15A alternator.
Wiring diagram for automatic shutdown with 40A alternator.
Wiring diagram for automatic shutdown with 55A alternator.
Indicates no auxiliary equipment is fitted as standard.
List of special tools with part numbers and illustrations.
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