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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 Element1000 hr
Fuel filterElemento sostituibile1000 hr
Oil filterElemento sostituibile2654A1111000 hr Amazon $25.11 eBay $23.99 FridayParts $28.06
Battery12/Negativo1000 hr
BeltCentrifugo1000 hr
OilAPI CG4 15W-4016.2 kPa (psi)
Spark plug12/Negativo1800 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
i02570684ジャンパ・スタート・ケーブルによる始動belt
i08312758Do Not Operate Warning Tagdo_not_operate_warning_tag
P.22Engine Control Unit or Starting Keyecm
g01333549エンジン・オイルおよびフィルタ- 交換engine_oil_and_filter_change
i05444887エンジン・オイルおよびフィルタ- 交換engine_oil_and_filter_change
g01333817エンジン・オイル・レベル- 点検engine_oil_level_check
i05444888エンジン・バルブ・ラッシュ- 点検/調整engine_valve_lash_inspection_adjustment
g02342216Ether Warningether_warning
g01348394ファンクリアランス-点検fan_clearance_check
i04149629Primary Fuel Filterfilter
1106CAPI等級fluid
P.16Fuel Filterfuel_filter
i04051790Fuel Filter Base (Primary Fuel Filter Base) Illustration 7 Typical examplefuel_filter
i04051796Fuel Filter Base (Secondary Fuel Filter Base) Illustration 8 Typical examplefuel_filter
i04047860Fuel Transfer Pump Illustration 6 Typical examplefuel_pump
i05444900燃料系統-プライミングfuel_system_priming
P.13Glow Plugs/Choke Control (Output #11) [5" ]glow_plug
g03342264Safety warning sign (Hand High Pressure) - label for number 6 injector lineinjector
i04047832Fuel Injectors Illustration 5 Typical exampleinjector
g01169166オイルパンの充填oil_pan_fill
1734115POWERPART Lay-Up 3other_service
1762811POWERPART Lay-Up 2other_service
P.10Current Transformer Size [...]other_service
P.11Generator Overload Setting [inh.]other_service
P.12Generator Failure Alarmother_service
P.14Engine Speed Regulatorother_service
P.17Start-up Motorother_service
P.18Battery Cable Terminalsother_service
P.19Start-up Switch (I6)other_service
P.20404D-22Gother_service
P.21Preheating Deviceother_service
SJBU8387エンジンの始動要領other_service
g00687600Always use a board or cardboard when you check for a leak. Leaking fluid that is under pressure can penetrate body tissue.other_service
g00702020Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other protective equipment, as required.other_service
g00702022Caterpillar equipment and replacement parts that are shipped from Caterpillar are asbestos free.other_service
g00939480Illustration 1 Cylinder and valve locationother_service
g01154807Typical exampleother_service
g01154809乙醚警告标签(2)other_service
g01154858Typical exampleother_service
g01205681Illustration 5 - Air inlet and exhaust systemother_service
g01352237Illustration 4 - Typical exampleother_service
g02264199Illustration 3 - Typical exampleother_service
g02344959Illustration 1 - Typical exampleother_service
g02344960Illustration 2 - Typical exampleother_service
g03341746Safety warning sign (Hand High Pressure)other_service
i02328435General Hazard Informationother_service
i02570697エンジン停止other_service
i02657830非常停止other_service
i02676273Lifter Group Illustration 9 Typical exampleother_service
i02772012Exhaust Manifold Illustration 20, 21 Typical exampleother_service
i03334299エンジン停止後other_service
i03991620Important Safety Informationother_service
i04047836Fuel Injection Lines Illustration 2 Typical exampleother_service
i04048891Rocker Shaft Illustration 10 Typical exampleother_service
i04048909Cylinder Head Valves Illustration 13 Typical exampleother_service
i04051329Cylinder Head Illustration 14 Typical exampleother_service
i04164800Valve Mechanism Cover Illustration 12 Typical exampleother_service
i04473540General Informationother_service
i04476069Cleanliness of Fuel System Components - NOTICEother_service
i04476111Fuel System - Illustration 3 - Typical exampleother_service
i04538709Camshaft Bearings Illustration 24 Typical exampleother_service
i04819071Engine Designother_service
i05156934燃料節減のための推奨方法other_service
i05271111Safety warning signother_service
i05302522Static Electricity Hazard when fueling with Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuelother_service
i05401111ウォータ・ポンプ- 点検other_service
i05401123エンジンの運転other_service
i05444892見回り点検other_service
g01375926燃料系統セコンダリ・フィルタ-交換secondary_fuel_filter_change
g00302786Illustration 6 - Turbochargerturbocharger
i02651906Turbocharger Illustration 19 Typical exampleturbocharger
i05444898ターボチャージャ-点検turbocharger_inspection
i04148593Universal Warninguniversal_warning
i05444911Warning labelwarning_label

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

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..