Perkins 1104C-44T Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Perkins 1104C-44T |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 268 cu.in (4.4 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 100 Hp (74.5 kW) at 2300 rpm |
| Aspiration Type: Turbocharged |
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| Engine difficult to start or doesn't start |
Fuel filter element is dirty - Filter maintenance required.
Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air.
Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged - If necessary, replace with a new nozzle.
Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Replace injection pump or repair it.
Valve timing is wrong - Correct or replace timing gear.
Plugged fuel pipes - Service or replace fuel pipes.
Incorrect injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Worn piston rings and cylinder - Change defective parts.
| Engine starts and immediately shuts off |
Fuel filter element clogging - Clean or replace the filter.
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Replace injection pump or repair it.
Dirty air filter element - Clean or change.
Nozzle opening pressure is improper - Adjust as recommended.
| Engine stops suddenly during operation |
Fuel injection timing is not adjusted - Set up as recommended.
Fuel filter plugging - Clean or replace the filter.
Engine not warmed up - Warm up engine as required.
Stuck or burnt injection nozzle - Check injection nozzles and replace if required.
Low idle speed set incorrectly - Correct the settings.
Valve clearance is not correct - Have it adjusted.
Fuel injection pump is damaged - Replace injection pump or repair it.
Clogged or defective injection nozzles - Clean or replace injection nozzles.
Dirty fuel hoses or lines - Clean fuel system hoses and lines.
Restricted intake air - Service or replace the air filter.
Cylinder-head gasket is broken - Install a new gasket.
Injection timing is out of adjustment - Adjust injection timing as required.
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Rebuild or replace pump.
Any of moving engine parts is worn - Repair or replace defective components.
Radiator fins are dirty or radiator cap is defective - Clean radiator or replace cap.
Low coolant level - The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults.
Damaged or worn fan belt - Change the fan belt.
Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil.
Cylinder head gasket defective - Install a new gasket.
Injection timing is wrong - Adjust injection timing as required.
Low crankcase oil level - Add oil as required.
Oil pump is worn or damaged - Repair or change.
Oil filter element is dirty - Replace or clean engine oil filter element.
Worn or dirty relief valve - Change or service relief valve.
Clearance of crankshaft bearing is excessive - Check and replace or repair defective parts.
Excessive crankpin bearing clearance - Check and replace or repair defective parts.
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
External oil leaks: Gaskets or seals may be damaged - Defective components must be replaced.
Crankcase oil too light - Fill up with the proper oil viscosity.
Damaged or seized piston rings - Install new piston rings.
Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Replace the valves.
Cylinder liners or pistons are scored - Inspect pistons and liners, fit new components as necessary.
Engine not warmed up - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.
Engine oil level is insufficient - Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing - Set the fuel pump timing correctly.
Pistons are worn or scored - Pistons replacement required.
Faulty or misaligned connecting rod - Connecting rod must be aligned or replaced.
Battery voltage is low - Low battery charging, charge as required.
Battery won’t hold charge - Service or change the battery.
Disconnected wires or corroded battery terminals - Connect cables properly or replace terminals.
Battery is drained or defective - Change or recharge battery.
Wire harness is disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check wire harness and connect as required.
Low battery capacity - Low battery charging, charge as required.
Starter motor failing - Repair or install a new starter.
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