Perkins M115T - Engine fluids; Fuel specification; Lubricating oil specification

TPD1317e Chapter 11
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Model M225Ti/M215C Model M185C
Strainer A raw water strainer must be included in the suction side of the circuit.
Maximum sea
water temperature. 38
o
C (100
o
F)
Sea water ow 123 l/min (27galls/min) 109 l/min (24galls/min)
Fuel System
Recommended fuel
specications. BS2869 Class A2 ASTM D 975 Number 2D.
Fuel injection pump Bosch rotary with boost control and electric stop.
(energised to stop).
Fuel lift pump AC Delco type LU
Fuel feed pressure (static) 0.3 to 0.6 bar (5 to 8 psi)
Governor type Mechanical
Pipe size:
• Supply - Outside diameter 7.9 mm (0.315”)
• Supply - Bore 6.53 mm (0.257”)
• Return - Outside diameter 6.3 mm (0.25”)
• Return - Bore 4.93 mm (0.194”)
Maximum lift pump lift 1.8 m (6 ft) to bottom of tank suction pipe.
Maximum fuel lift pump
depression at inlet. 127 mm (5”) Hg
Fuel consumption at
full power. 43 l/hr (9.4galls/hr) 35 l/hr (7.7galls/hr)
Air Intake
Combustion airow 13.0 m
3
/min (460 ft
3
/min) 10.76 m
3
/min (380 ft
3
/min)
Maximum engine
compartment air
temperature. 60
o
C
Maximum air temperature
at engine inlet. 52
o
C
Ventilation - maximum
engine room depression. 125mm WG (5”WG)
Suggested ventilation
airow including
combustion air. 25m
3
/min (1000ft
3
/min)
Minimum cross section of
air duct (per engine). 640 cm
2
(100 sq ins) for hot climates.
320 cm
2
(50 sq ins) for temperate climates.