Perkins 404C-22 Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Perkins 404C-22 |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder indirect injection liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 135.2 cu.in (2.22 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 51.5 Hp (38 kW) at 3000 rpm |
| Aspiration Type: Naturally aspirated |
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| Engine hard to start or won't start |
Dirty fuel filter - Clean the filter or install new filter element.
There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system.
Defective injection nozzle - Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles.
Fuel injection pump malfunction - Replacement or repair required.
Wrong valve timing - Adjust or replace timing gear.
Fuel pipes are plugged - Service or replace fuel pipes.
Injection timing is out of adjustment - Set the injection timing correctly.
Piston rings and cylinder are worn - Change defective parts.
| Diesel starts and then shuts off |
Fuel filter element clogging - Clean or change the filter.
Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Change pump or rebuild it.
Intake air restriction - Change air filter element.
Unadjusted nozzle opening pressure - Set up as recommended.
| Engine stalls after running |
Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing - Check the fuel injection pump timing adjustment.
Fuel filter element is clogged - Service the filter.
Low coolant temperature - Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.
Defective or stuck injection nozzles - Clean or replace injection nozzles.
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Adjust as required.
Excessive valve clearance - Correct valve clearance.
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Rebuild or install a new injection pump.
Fuel injection nozzles are dirty or defective - Test injection nozzles and change if necessary.
Fuel lines or hoses clogging - Clean fuel lines and hoses.
Plugged air cleaner - Install new air filter element.
Cylinder-head gasket is broken - Install new cylinder head gasket.
Unadjusted injection timing - Set the injection timing correctly.
Fuel injection pump is broken - Replacement or repair required.
One of moving engine components has failed - Replace or repair damaged components.
Radiator fins are clogged or radiator cap is faulty - Clean radiator or install new cap.
Coolant level is low - The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults.
Loose or damaged fan belt - Change as required.
Engine oil level is low - Need to add engine oil.
Cylinder head gasket is defective - Change cylinder head gasket.
Wrong injection timing - Use correct injection timing adjustment.
Lack of oil - Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
Oil pump is defective - Inspect and change as required.
Oil filter element clogging - Replace or service engine oil filter.
Relief valve is stuck or broken - Change or clean relief valve.
Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance - Test and repair or replace worn parts.
Excessive crankpin bearing clearance - Inspect and replace or repair faulty components.
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
Oil leakage: Seals or gaskets are defective - Change worn parts according to specifications.
Crankcase oil too light - Use oil of proper viscosity.
Worn or broken piston rings - Piston rings replacement required.
Valve guides and stems are worn - Replace defective valves.
Scuffed pistons or cylinder liners - Inspect liners and pistons, fit new parts as necessary.
Coolant temperature is low - Warm up engine as required.
Engine oil insufficient - Need to add engine oil.
Improper fuel injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Pistons are broken or worn - Replace the pistons as required.
Misaligned or defective connecting rod - Connecting rod must be aligned or replaced.
Low battery capacity - Battery is drained, charge it.
Battery will not hold charge - Battery needs service or replacement.
Disconnected wires or corroded battery terminals - Check wiring connections and replace or clean terminals.
Battery is drained or defective - Change or recharge battery.
Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected - Check wiring harness and connect as required.
Low battery power - Battery is drained, recharge it.
Starter motor is faulty - Starter should be changed.
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