The Perkins 403C-15 is a 1.5 L 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 25.2 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson, including the P10P2S, P11E2S, P12.5P2 and P13.5E2. It holds 6 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 5.98 L (1.6 gal) of coolant.
Service parts for the 403C-15
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Maintenance schedule
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Parts cataloged across the Perkins 403C family
3| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|
| 403C-11 | Cylinder head gasket | gasket |
| 403C-15 | Cylinder head gasket | gasket |
| 955-806 | Black zinc die cast hinges tested and proven to withstand extremely corrosive conditions | other_service |
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Common questions
What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 403C-15?
The Perkins 403C-15 engine has an oil capacity of 6.0 liters.
What is the displacement of the Perkins 403C-15?
The Perkins 403C-15 has a displacement of 1.5 liters with 3 cylinders.
Which generators use the Perkins 403C-15 engine?
The Perkins 403C-15 powers 6 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P10P2S, FG Wilson P11E2S, FG Wilson P12.5P2, FG Wilson P13.5E2, FG Wilson PH17.5E2S.
What oil filter does the Perkins 403C-15 use?
The Perkins 403C-15 uses oil filter part numbers Perkins 140517050, Donaldson P502016, Ac Delco PF1245.
How often should you change the oil in the Perkins 403C-15?
The Perkins 403C-15 oil change interval is every 500 hours.