Perkins 1006-6T Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Perkins 1006-6T |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle vertical 6-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 365 cu.in (5.99 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 166.1 Hp (123 kW) at 2300 rpm |
| Aspiration Type: Turbocharged |
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| Engine hard to start or doesn't start |
Fuel filter element is dirty - Replace the filter element.
Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines.
Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged - Change fuel injection nozzles.
Fuel injection pump malfunction - Rebuild or change fuel pump.
Unadjusted valve timing - Correct or replace timing gear.
Dirt in the fuel lines or hoses - Clean fuel pipes.
Injection timing is incorrect - Adjust as recommended.
Excessive wear of piston rings and cylinder - Change defective parts.
| Engine starts and then shuts off |
Dirty fuel filter - Replace the filter element.
Defective fuel injection pump - Rebuild or replace pump.
Air filter element clogged - Install new air filter element.
Incorrect nozzle opening pressure - Adjust as required.
| Engine shuts off suddenly during operation |
Improper fuel injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Fuel filter plugged - Filter maintenance required.
Engine is not fully warmed up - Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.
Defective or stuck injection nozzles - Service or change injection nozzles.
Low idle speed set incorrectly - Adjust low idle speed.
Valve clearance is not correct - Have it adjusted.
Fuel injection pump is defective - Rebuild or replace pump.
Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged - If necessary, replace with a new nozzle.
Restricted fuel lines or hoses - Clean fuel lines and hoses.
Plugged air cleaner - Air filter maintenance required.
Cylinder head gasket is damaged - Change cylinder head gasket.
Wrong injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Fuel injection pump is damaged - Rebuild or replace pump.
Any of moving engine components is faulty - Change or repair damaged parts.
Dirty radiator core or defective radiator cap - Clean radiator or replace cap.
Insufficient coolant fluid - The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults.
Fan belt is worn or faulty - Fan belt must be replaced.
Engine oil level low - Checking oil level and add if necessary.
Damaged cylinder-head gasket - Gasket should be replaced.
Incorrect injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Oil level is low - Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
Defective oil pump - Replace as required.
Clogged oil filter element - Replace or clean engine oil filter element.
Relief valve is defective or dirty - Replace or clean relief valve.
Excessive oil clearance of crankshaft bearing - Inspect and replace or repair faulty parts.
Excessive oil clearance of crankpin bearing - Inspect and replace or repair faulty parts.
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
Oil leaks: Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Replace to repair leaks.
Oil viscosity is incorrect - Use oil of correct viscosity.
Seized or wear piston rings - Replace piston rings.
Valve stems or guides are damaged - Valves must be replaced.
Scored pistons or cylinder liners - Inspect liners and pistons, replace as necessary.
Low coolant temperature - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.
Engine oil level is insufficient - Need to add engine oil.
Fuel injection pump timing is not adjusted - Use the correct fuel injection pump timing adjustment.
Pistons are scored or worn - Replace the pistons.
Connecting rod is defective or misaligned - Replace or align connecting rod.
Low battery output - Low battery charging, charge as required.
Battery runs out quickly - Service battery or change it.
Disconnected battery cables or bad terminals - Connect cables correctly or replace terminals.
Battery is discharged or defective - Change or recharge battery.
Wiring is incorrectly connected or disconnected - Inspect wiring and connect correctly.
Low battery output voltage - Charge the battery.
Faulty starter motor - Starter should be replaced.
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