Perkins 1104D-E44TA Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Perkins 1104D-E44TA |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 268 cu.in (4.4 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 142 Hp (106 kW) at 2200 rpm |
| Aspiration Type: Turbocharged, aftercooled |
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| Engine hard to start or will not start |
Clogged fuel filter - Replace filter element.
Air in the fuel system - Air bleeding.
Fuel injection nozzles are clogged or faulty - Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles.
Fuel injection pump malfunction - Replace or repair injection pump.
Valve timing is improper - Correct or change timing gear.
Fuel pipes are dirty - Service fuel pipes.
Improper injection timing - Use correct injection timing adjustment.
Cylinder or piston rings are worn - Change defective components.
| Engine starts but stalls suddenly |
Fuel filter plugged - Replace filter element.
Fuel injection pump is broken - Rebuild or install a new injection pump.
Air filter element clogged - Clean air cleaner element.
Incorrect nozzle opening pressure - Adjust as recommended.
| Engine stops unexpectedly during operation |
Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect - Use the correct fuel injection pump timing adjustment.
Fuel filter plugging - Replace filter element.
Engine not warmed up - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.
Stuck or burnt injection nozzle - Change or repair injection nozzles.
Low idle speed set incorrectly - Test and adjust.
Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust valve clearance.
Fuel injection pump is damaged - Change pump or rebuild it.
Fuel injection nozzles fault - Replace injection nozzles.
Fuel lines or hoses are dirty - Clean fuel lines and hoses.
Air filter clogged - Service air cleaner.
Cylinder-head gasket is leaking - Gasket should be replaced.
Injection timing is improper - Set up as recommended.
Fuel injection pump is broken - Repair or change injection pump.
Any of moving engine components is faulty - Change or repair damaged parts.
Clogged radiator fins or damaged radiator cap - Replace cap or clean radiator.
Lack of engine coolant - The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults.
Broken or loose fan belt - If necessary, replace the belt.
Lack of engine oil - Add oil to the engine crankcase.
Cylinder-head gasket is leaking - Replace the gasket as required.
Wrong injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Lack of oil - Need to add oil.
Defective oil pump - Inspect and change as required.
Dirty oil filter element - Change or service engine oil filter.
Relief valve is defective or dirty - Replace or service relief valve.
Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance - Test and replace or repair worn components.
Clearance of crankpin bearing is excessive - Inspect and replace or repair faulty parts.
| Excessive oil consumption |
Oil leaks: Damaged seals or gaskets - To repair leaks, replace worn parts.
Wrong oil viscosity - Fill up with the proper oil viscosity.
Piston rings are stuck or worn - Install new piston rings.
Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Install new valves.
Damaged pistons or cylinder liners - Check pistons and liners, change as required.
Coolant temperature is low - Warm up to required temperature.
Engine oil insufficient - Checking oil level and add if necessary.
Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing - Set it up as required.
Pistons are scored or worn - Pistons replacement required.
Faulty or misaligned connecting rod - Replace or align connecting rod.
Low battery output - Charge the battery.
Battery discharges quickly - Service or change the battery.
Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring - Check cables and clean or change terminals.
Battery is low or faulty - Battery needs to be recharged or replaced.
Disconnected or incorrectly connected wires - Inspect battery wires and connect correctly.
Low battery output voltage - Charge the battery.
Damaged starter motor - Replace or repair starter.
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