The 4-107 followed but has severe problems with cracking heads, caused by the pressed-in combustion chambers setting up stresses in the head, which was very thin. Perkins made the 4-99 first, and sold it to a lot of small vehicle makers, but it was grossly underpowered for anything remotely useful. Diesels have been a major force in the UK and Europe since very early on, and I think that the last petrol-engined trucks were the Bedford (GM) 300cu in 6 cylinder in-line and 214 cu in 6-cylinder in-line, available in the late 1960's but dropped soon after.
Very few automotive diesels were produced in the UK, but Austin/Morris had their own designs plus there were the truck engines. If it is on speed or close, it should make the correct voltage, if not you will have to investigate the cause, but do not try to change the voltage by changing the engine speed.īit of local history on the Perkins engine. If the voltage is not at spec, then check speed with a tachometer or the frequency (HZ) meter if the set has one. Generator engines should run at synchronous speed (usually 1200, 1800, or 3600 rpm) and this should be set already, do not change any adjustments on the governor. If you see a group of wires fastened together permanently, that could be normal, just make sure they are taped up etc so you don't get shocked. Before you do, make sure all wires from the generator end are secure and not shorted to the frame or each other. Hope everything checks out ok! Now you are ready to crank it.
Bleeding the fuel system is the step which will absolutely keep it from starting if improperly done. Refill everything including the fuel filter canisters and pump up the fuel system with the fuel prime pump to get the air out of the air bleed screws BEFORE you crank it over with the starter. Check drained water and inside the cap for oil from a blown head gasket. Loosen the belts and shake/spin all pulleys to check for bad bearings, loose pulleys etc. You might want to go ahead and change fuel, and oil filters or at least find the size and take that number to someplace like NAPA autoparts to get replacements before you throw the old ones away.ĭoes this have a radiator? Drain, flush and check hoses for cracking and belts for damage/ deterioration. Next drain any fuel filter cannisters to remove water/sediment. First take a wrench or grab the fan etc and make sure the engine will turn over a turn or two, If it is free and not scraping etc, STOP and before you try to crank it.įor starters, drain oil looking for water/metal in the pan etc.
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