Perkins 1006-60 Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Perkins 1006-60 |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle vertical 6-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 365 cu.in (5.99 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 115.5 Hp (85.5 kW) at 2300 rpm |
| Aspiration Type: Naturally aspirated |
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| Diesel hard to start or doesn't start |
Fuel filter plugging - Change filter element.
Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines.
Dirty or faulty injection nozzles - Service or change injection nozzles.
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Repair or replace injection pump.
Wrong valve timing - Correct or replace timing gear.
Restricted fuel pipes - Service or change fuel pipes.
Improper injection timing - Set up as recommended.
Piston rings and cylinder are worn - Change defective components.
| Diesel starts but stalls suddenly |
Fuel filter element clogging - Clean the filter element.
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Replace or rebuild injection pump.
Plugged air filter - Clean or replace element.
Incorrect nozzle opening pressure - Set up as recommended.
| Engine stalls while running |
Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing - Set up as recommended.
Clogged fuel filter - Clean the filter or install new filter element.
Engine is cold - Warm up the engine.
Injection nozzles are stuck or clogged - Clean or replace injection nozzles.
Low idle speed setting is not correct - Adjust the low idle speed.
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications.
Faulty fuel injection pump - Repair or change injection pump.
Fuel injection nozzles are damaged - Service or change injection nozzles.
Fuel hoses or lines are clogged - Service fuel lines and hoses.
Air filter is dirty - Change air filter element.
Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace cylinder head gasket.
Incorrect injection timing - Adjust according to specifications.
Fuel injection pump is broken - Install a new fuel pump or repair.
Any of moving engine parts is worn - Repair or replace defective parts.
Clogged radiator fins or leaking radiator cap - Replace cap or clean radiator.
Lack of engine coolant - Add coolant and check the components of cooling system.
Fan belt is worn or faulty - Replace the fan belt.
Lack of engine oil - Add oil to the engine crankcase.
Defective cylinder head gasket - Replace cylinder head gasket.
Injection timing is improper - Adjust as recommended.
Engine oil level low - Need to add oil.
Oil pump is damaged - Replace as required.
Oil filter element clogging - Clean or change engine oil filter.
Stuck or defective relief valve - Relief valve need to be replaced or cleaned.
Crankshaft bearing clearance is excessive - Check and replace or repair defective parts.
Crankpin bearing clearance is excessive - Inspect and replace or repair faulty components.
| Diesel engine using too much oil |
Oil leaks: Defective seals or gaskets - Replace defective parts.
Oil viscosity is incorrect - Use correct viscosity oil.
Stuck or worn piston rings - Replace piston rings.
Valve guides and stems are worn - Change the valves.
Pistons or cylinder liners are damaged - Check pistons and liners, install new parts as required.
Engine is not fully warmed up - Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.
Engine oil level is insufficient - Check and refill engine oil.
Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing - Adjust according to specifications.
Pistons are worn or broken - Pistons replacement required.
Connecting rod is not aligned or worn - Connecting rod must be aligned or replaced.
Battery voltage is low - Battery needs to be recharged.
Battery is draining quickly - Service battery or change it.
Disconnected battery cables or bad terminals - Connect cables properly or replace terminals.
Battery is low or faulty - Charge or change the battery.
Wire harness is disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check wire harness and connect as required.
Battery capacity is low - Low battery charging, charge as required.
Damaged starter motor - Replace or repair starter.
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