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Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 Engine

The Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 is a 6.6 L 6-cylinder diesel 4-stroke / water engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 180.7 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, FG Wilson, Olympian and Perkins, including the GEP150, MJB 250 MA4, P135P2 and P150. It holds 15.5 L (4.1 gal) of oil and 21 L (5.5 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2

Part of the Perkins 1106C engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.

6.6 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
180 kW
Gross power

Service parts for the 1106C-E66TAG2

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Oil system

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Engine specifications

Oil capacity15.5 L
Coolant capacity21.0 L
Displacement6.6 L
Cylinders6
AspirationDiesel 4-Stroke / water
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power180 kW

Common problems

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  • White smoke
    Fix: Oil level too high.; Motor cold or in prolonged operation with little or no load.; Segments and/or cylinders worn out.
  • Unstable tension
    Fix: Contacts malfunctioning; Irregular rotation of motor; Alternator defective
  • Too little power provided by motor.
    Fix: Air filter clogged.; Insufficient fuel distribution, impurities or water in feed circuit.; Injectors dirty or defective.
  • The motor does not start up
    Cause: 1) Start-up switch (I6) (where it is assembled) in incorrect position 2) Emergency button (L5) pressed 3) Preheating (where it is assembled) 4) Engine control unit or starting key faulty. 5) Battery low 6) Battery cable terminals loose or corroded 7) Start-up motor defective 8) No fuel or air in feed circuit 9) Malfunction on feed circuit: defective pump, injector blocked, etc. 10) Air filter or fuel filter clogged 11) Air in the gasoil filter. 12) Motor stopping device defective 13) Malfunction on electrical power circuit on generator control panel
    Fix: 1) Check position 2) Unblock 3) Lacking or insufficient preheating phase for sparkplugs. Malfunction in circuit: repair. 4) Replace 5) Recharge or replace. Check the battery charge circuit on motor and automatic panel. 6) Tighten and clean. Replace if corroded. 7) Repair or replace. 8) Refill tank, un-aerate the circuit. 9) Ask for intervention of Service Department. 10) Clean or replace 11) Take the air out filling the filter with gasoil. 12) Replace. 13) Check and repair.
  • The motor does not accelerate. Inconstant speed.
    Cause: 1) Air filter or fuel filter clogged. 2) Malfunction on feed circuit: defective pump, injector blocked, etc.
    Fix: 1) Clean or replace 2) Ask for intervention of Service Department.
  • Oil level too high.
    Fix: Eliminate excess oil.
  • No-load voltage too low or too high
    Fix: Incorrect motor running speed; Voltage regulating device (where it is assembled) defective or requires calibration; Alternator defective
  • Motor speed regulator defective.
    Fix: Ask for intervention of Service Department.
  • Low oil pressure
    Fix: Oil level insufficient; Air filter clogged.; Oil pump defective.; Alarm malfunction.
  • High temperature
    Fix: Overload; Insufficient ventilation.; Insufficient coolant liquid (Only for water cooled motors); Water radiator or oil clogged (where it is assembled); Water circulating pump defective (Only for water cooled motors); Injectors defective. Injection pump requires calibration; Alarm malfunction
  • Corrected no-load voltage too low with load
    Fix: Incorrect motor running speed due to overload; Load with cos j less than 0.8; Alternator defective
  • Black smoke
    Fix: Air filter clogged.; Overload.; Injectors defective. Injection pump requires calibration.
  • Absence of output voltage
    Fix: Voltage switch in position 0; Voltage switch faulty; Protection tripped due to overload; Differential protection device tripped. (Differential switch, differential relay); Protection devices defective; Alternator not sparked; Alternator defective

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterPaper Element—1000 hr
Fuel filterElemento sostituibile—1000 hr
Oil filterElemento sostituibile2654A1111000 hr Amazon eBay $23.99 NAPA $22.21 FridayParts $28.06 KuduParts $48.00
Battery12/Negativo—1000 hr
BeltCentrifugo—1000 hr
OilAPI CG4 15W-4016.2 kPa (psi)—
Spark plug12/Negativo—1800 hr

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Perkins 1106C family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
P.15Air FilterAir filter
P.22Engine Control Unit or Starting KeyECM / ECU
1106CAPI等級Fluid
P.16Fuel FilterFuel filter
P.13Glow Plugs/Choke Control (Output #11) [5" ]Glow plug
P.10Current Transformer Size [...]Service part / kit
P.11Generator Overload Setting [inh.]Service part / kit
P.12Generator Failure AlarmService part / kit
P.14Engine Speed RegulatorService part / kit
P.17Start-up MotorService part / kit
P.18Battery Cable TerminalsService part / kit
P.19Start-up Switch (I6)Service part / kit
P.20404D-22GService part / kit
P.21Preheating DeviceService part / kit
SJBU8387エンジンの始動要領Service part / kit

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Oil filter: Perkins 2654A111 Donaldson P550920 Wix 57325 Baldwin B7378

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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  • Fg Wilson P200-2 — Generator Set

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2?

The Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 engine has an oil capacity of 15.5 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2?

The Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 has a displacement of 6.6 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 engine?

The Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 powers 6 generator set(s), including Caterpillar GEP150, FG Wilson MJB 250 MA4, FG Wilson P135P2, FG Wilson P150, Olympian LL3114H.

What oil filter does the Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 use?

The Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 uses oil filter part numbers Perkins 2654A111, Donaldson P550920, Wix 57325.

What is a common problem with the Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Perkins 1106C-E66TAG2 is: White smoke. Fix: Oil level too high.; Motor cold or in prolonged operation with little or no load.; Segments and/or cylinders worn out..