Perkins 404C-22T Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Perkins 404C-22T |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle vertical 4-cylinder indirect injection liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 135.2 cu.in (2.22 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 61 Hp (44.7 kW) at 3000 rpm |
| Aspiration Type: Turbocharged |
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| Engine starts up hard or won't start |
Fuel filter plugged - Clean the filter or install new filter element.
Air in fuel tank - Bleed fuel tank.
Clogged or burnt injection nozzle - Replace injection nozzles.
Fuel injection pump malfunction - Replace injection pump or repair it.
Valve timing is incorrect - Set the valve timing correctly.
Restricted fuel pipes - Clean or replace fuel pipes.
Wrong injection timing - Adjust injection timing as required.
Piston rings and cylinder are worn - Replace faulty parts.
| Engine starts but stalls suddenly |
Fuel filter plugging - Change filter element.
Damaged fuel injection pump - Repair or replace injection pump.
Clogged air filter - Clean or change.
Incorrect nozzle opening pressure - Adjust as required.
| Engine stalls while running |
Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect - Adjust the pump as required.
Fuel filter element clogging - Service the filter.
Coolant temperature is low - Warm up engine as required.
Stuck or clogged injection nozzle - Service or change injection nozzles.
Low idle speed setting is not correct - Adjust as required.
The valve clearance is not adjusted - Adjust valve clearance.
Fuel injection pump is faulty - Rebuild or replace pump.
Dirty or faulty injection nozzles - Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles.
Dirt in the fuel hoses or lines - Clean fuel hoses and lines.
Plugged air filter - Install new air filter element.
Leaking cylinder head gasket - Cylinder-head gasket replacement required.
Unadjusted injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Fuel injection pump is faulty - Replace or rebuild injection pump.
Any of moving engine parts is worn - Repair or replace defective parts.
Radiator fins are clogged or radiator cap is faulty - Install new cap or clean radiator.
Engine has a lack of coolant - Fill the cooling system and check components for leaks or other faults.
Loose or defective fan belt - Belt change is required.
Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil.
Leaking cylinder head gasket - Cylinder-head gasket replacement required.
Injection timing is improper - Check injection timing adjustment.
Engine oil level low - Fill the crankcase with oil.
Oil pump is damaged - Remove and inspect oil pump.
Dirty oil filter - Service or replace engine oil filter.
Relief valve is stuck or worn - Change or clean relief valve.
Excessive oil clearance of crankshaft bearing - Test and repair or replace worn parts.
Excessive crankpin bearing clearance - Test and repair or replace worn parts.
Oil leaking: Damaged seals or gaskets - Defective components must be replaced.
Oil viscosity is wrong - Fill up with the correct oil viscosity.
Stuck or defective piston rings - Change the piston rings as required.
Worn valve guides and valve stems - Install new valves.
Pistons or cylinder liners are worn - Check pistons and liners, replace as required.
| Abnormal engine knocking or noise |
Coolant temperature is low - Warm up to required temperature.
Engine oil level low - Fill up the engine oil.
Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect - Adjust as recommended.
Pistons are worn or broken - Install new pistons.
Connecting rod is defective or not aligned - Connecting rod needs to be replaced or aligned.
Low battery voltage - Battery is drained, recharge it.
Battery won’t hold charge - Service or replace the battery.
Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring - Check cable connections and replace or service terminals.
Battery is drained or defective - Charge or change the battery.
Battery wires are disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check wires and connect correctly.
Low battery output voltage - Battery is drained, charge it.
Starter motor is damaged - Repair or replace starter.
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