Perkins 854E-E34TA Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Perkins 854E-E34TA |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 207 cu.in (3.39 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 116.5 Hp (86 kW) at 2500 rpm |
| Aspiration Type: Turbocharged, aftercooled |
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| Engine hard to start or doesn't start |
Fuel filter element clogging - Clean or change the filter.
There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system.
Defective or clogged injection nozzle - Check and replace nozzles if required.
Defective fuel injection pump - Install a new pump or rebuild.
Valve timing is wrong - Set the valve timing correctly.
Dirty fuel pipes - Service or change fuel pipes.
Improper injection timing - Use correct injection timing adjustment.
Damaged piston rings and cylinder - Replace faulty components.
| Diesel starts and suddenly stops |
Fuel filter element is clogged - Clean or change the filter.
Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Repair or replace injection pump.
Restricted intake air - Clean air cleaner element.
Unadjusted nozzle opening pressure - Set up as recommended.
| Engine stops running suddenly |
Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing - Set the fuel pump timing correctly.
Fuel filter element is clogged - Change filter element.
Coolant temperature is low - Warm up to required temperature.
Injection nozzles are stuck or clogged - Check injection nozzles and replace if required.
Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Need to adjust idle speed.
The valve clearance is incorrect - Correct valve clearance needs to be set.
Defective fuel injection pump - Replace injection pump or repair it.
Clogged or defective injection nozzles - Check and replace nozzles if required.
Restricted fuel lines or hoses - Fuel lines and hoses need to be cleaned.
Air filter element clogged - Clean or change.
Cylinder-head gasket is broken - Cylinder-head gasket replacement required.
Incorrect injection timing - Set up as recommended.
Fuel injection pump is damaged - Repair or replace injection pump.
Any of moving engine parts is worn - Repair or replace defective parts.
Radiator core is dirty or radiator cap is damaged - Clean radiator or change cap.
Low engine coolant - Add coolant fluid and inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Fan belt is worn or faulty - Fan belt must be replaced.
Low engine oil level - Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
Cylinder head gasket is defective - Cylinder-head gasket replacement required.
Improper injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Engine oil insufficient - Add oil as required.
Oil pump is damaged - Inspect and change as required.
Oil filter element is dirty - Service or replace engine oil filter.
Worn or dirty relief valve - Relief valve need to be replaced or cleaned.
Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance - Test and repair or replace worn parts.
Excessive oil clearance of crankpin bearing - Test and replace or repair worn components.
| Diesel engine using too much oil |
Oil leaking: Defective seals or gaskets - Change worn parts according to specifications.
Oil viscosity is incorrect - Use oil of correct viscosity.
Seized or wear piston rings - Change piston rings.
Valve stems or guides are damaged - Valves replacement required.
Cylinder liners or pistons are worn - Check liners and pistons, install new components as required.
Engine is not fully warmed up - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.
Insufficient engine oil - Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
Improper setting of fuel injection pump timing - Adjust according to specifications.
Pistons are broken or worn - Pistons replacement required.
Misaligned or defective connecting rod - Align or change connecting rod.
Low battery voltage - Recharge the battery.
Battery runs out quickly - Battery needs to be serviced or replaced.
Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables - Check battery wires and service or replace terminals.
Battery is drained or defective - Change or recharge battery.
Battery cables are disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect cables and connect properly.
Low battery capacity - Battery is drained, charge it.
Faulty starter motor - Change or repair starter.
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