Perkins 1104C-44 Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Perkins 1104C-44 |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 269 cu.in (4.4 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 85.7 Hp (64 kW) at 2400 rpm |
| Aspiration Type: Naturally aspirated |
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| Engine hard to start or doesn't start |
Clogged fuel filter - Change the filter element.
Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air.
Defective injection nozzle - Check and replace nozzles if required.
Defective fuel injection pump - Rebuild or replace pump.
Improper valve timing - Adjust or change timing gear.
Plugged fuel pipes - Service fuel pipes.
Improper injection timing - Adjust injection timing as required.
Worn piston rings and cylinder - Replace faulty components.
| Diesel starts but stalls suddenly |
Fuel filter element clogging - Filter maintenance required.
Fuel injection pump is not operating properly - Rebuild or replace pump.
Plugged air filter - Clean or change the filter.
Incorrect nozzle opening pressure - Adjust according to specifications.
| Engine shuts off suddenly while running |
Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing - Adjust according to specifications.
Fuel filter plugged - Replace filter element.
Low coolant temperature - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.
Stuck or burnt injection nozzle - Change or repair injection nozzles.
Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Adjust low idle speed.
Valve out of adjustment - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications.
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Install a new fuel pump or repair.
Clogged or burnt injection nozzle - Check and replace nozzles if required.
Fuel lines or hoses clogging - Clean fuel system hoses and lines.
Air filter is clogged - Service or replace the air filter.
Damaged cylinder-head gasket - Install new cylinder head gasket.
Unadjusted injection timing - Set up as recommended.
Fuel injection pump is broken - Replace injection pump or repair it.
One of moving engine components is worn - Replace or repair damaged components.
Radiator fins are dirty or radiator cap is defective - Install new cap or clean radiator.
Engine has a lack of coolant - Top up coolant fluid and check system for leaks.
Loose or defective fan belt - Change the fan belt.
Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil.
Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace the gasket as required.
Injection timing is out of adjustment - Use correct injection timing adjustment.
Lack of oil - Need to add oil.
Oil pump is defective - Replace as required.
Oil filter element clogging - Replace or service engine oil filter.
Relief valve is defective or dirty - Change or clean relief valve.
Excessive oil clearance of crankshaft bearing - Check and replace or repair defective parts.
Crankpin bearing clearance is excessive - Test and repair or replace worn parts.
| Engine using too much oil |
Oil leakage: Worn seals or gaskets - Install new components.
Crankcase oil too light - Fill up with the correct oil viscosity.
Piston rings are defective or worn - Have piston rings replaced.
Damaged valve guides or valve stems - Valves replacement required.
Cylinder liners or pistons are scuffed - Inspect liners and pistons, replace as necessary.
Engine is cold - Warm up to required temperature.
Low engine oil level - Fill up the engine oil.
Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing - Adjust according to specifications.
Broken or worn pistons - Pistons replacement required.
Connecting rod is defective or not aligned - Align or replace connecting rod.
Low battery power - Battery is drained, charge it.
Battery won’t hold charge - Battery needs service or replacement.
Terminals are faulty or battery cables are disconnected - Check cables and clean or change terminals.
Battery is drained or worn - Replace or charge as required.
Wiring is incorrectly connected or disconnected - Inspect wiring and connect correctly.
Low battery output voltage - Battery needs to be recharged.
Starter motor failing - Starter needs to be changed.
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