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Northern Lights L844-2 Engine

The Northern Lights L844-2 is a 1.9 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Northern Lights, including the M844W2.

Also known as: Lugger L844-2

Part of the Northern Lights L844 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

1.9 L
Displacement
4
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed

Engine specifications

Displacement1.9 L
Cylinders4
Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common problems

1
  • Temperature above 205°F (96°C)
    Fix: Shut off the engine immediately. Use the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 22 to isolate the cause of the overheat. Make repairs and restart your Marine set after the temperature gauge registers below 200°F (94°C). Watch the temperature gauge regularly and turn off the unit if the temperature rises above 205°F (96°C) on Marine units.

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Northern Lights L844-2.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil8.2 ltr200 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 Northern Lights L844 family

16
Part #DescriptionCategory
24-22009Air Filter Elementair_filter
40-02003Drive Beltbelt
052100280Gasket*gasket
11-13101Gasket, Thermostat Covergasket
110996860Gasketgasket
111996410Gasket, Rocker Arm Covergasket
140606710Oil Drain Hosehose
140406360Suction Filteroil_filter
24-03100Lube oil filteroil_filter
025100012Seal Washer (Industrial only)seal
052100100O-Ringseal
052109076O-ringseal
052109078O-ringseal
16-13101O-Ringseal
198636170Oil Sealseal
W843-844-2workshop_manual

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

Common questions

What is the displacement of the Northern Lights L844-2?

The Northern Lights L844-2 has a displacement of 1.9 liters with 4 cylinders.

Which generators use the Northern Lights L844-2 engine?

The Northern Lights L844-2 powers 1 generator set(s), including Northern Lights M844W2.

How often should you change the oil in the Northern Lights L844-2?

The Northern Lights L844-2 oil change interval is every 200 hours.

What is a common problem with the Northern Lights L844-2 engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Northern Lights L844-2 is: Temperature above 205°F (96°C). Fix: Shut off the engine immediately. Use the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 22 to isolate the cause of the overheat. Make repairs and restart your Marine set after the temperature gauge registers below 200°F (94°C). Watch the temperature gauge regularly and turn off the unit if the temperature rises above 205°F (96°C) on Marine units..