Service parts for the BF4M 1012 E
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Fuel system
1 requiredOil system
1 requiredPrices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.
Specifications
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
|---|---|
| Standby power | 51 kW |
| Standby kVA | 57 |
| Oil capacity | 3.0 L |
| Alternator | 14V, 55A |
| Voltage options | 12 V |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 110 |
| Coolant capacity | [13.6, 15.6] L |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1069×612×859 mm |
| Sound level | 99.0 dBA @ [1] m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 13.6 L |
| Displacement | 0.8 L |
| Aspiration | turbocharging and turbocharging with charge air cooling |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
Filters for the Deutz BF4M 1012 E
6Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | P550317 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | NAPA 1820, RENAULT VI 0000054020, RENAULT VI 0000504020, RENAULT VI 0001907947 | buy |
| Oil filter | P559418 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | DEUTZ 01174418, DEUTZ 01182553, NAPA 1768, LINDE 0009830627 | FridayParts $171.99 |
| Fuel filter | P553004 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On | DEUTZ 01174423, DEUTZ 01180597, NAPA 3358, RENAULT VI 0000150564 | FridayParts $18.20 |
| Fuel filter | P550345 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On Secondary | DEUTZ 01174696, DEUTZ 01180596, BALDWIN BF7915, ZETOR 0040563502 | KuduParts $17.00 FridayParts $19.00 |
| Coolant filter | P554685 | Coolant Filter, Spin-On Non-Chemical | NAPA 4070, MTU 0002040791, BLUEBIRD 0064641, WALGAHN-MOTORENTECHN 00811423 | buy |
Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel / water separator | P551329 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On Twist&Drain | NAPA 3357, BALDWIN BF1280, VERSATILE 00088833, BLAW KNOX 0016400300 | FridayParts $151.00 |
Filters & service parts
model family| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter | Spin-on fuel filter | GM12788 | 500 hr | Amazon eBay | |
| Oil filter | Spin-on oil filter | GM12718 | 250 hr | Amazon eBay |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Service intervals
1| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | Adjust | First service — Standard valve clearance to be adjusted after completion of 50-150 hours of operation; after every cylinder head gasket renewal increase valve clearance by 0.1 mm. |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Service specifications
34| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance | Crankshaft axial end float (permissible) | 0.10 - 0.30 | mm | |
| Other | Control rod travel (with injection pumps installed), minimum | 16.8 | mm | |
| Other | Control rod travel (without injection pumps), specified dimension | 17.0 - 17.5 | mm | |
| Pressure | Compression pressure | 28-33 | bar | engine turned with starter |
| Pressure | Compression pressure | 30-38 | bar | engine turned with starter |
| Pressure | Injector opening pressure | 250 + 8 | bar | |
| Pressure | Injector opening pressure | 275 + 8 | bar | |
| Torque | Air compressor gear lock nut | 200 + 50 | Nm | |
| Torque | Connecting rod bolts 2nd tightening angle | 30° (BFM 1012) / 60° (BFM 1013) | degree | |
| Torque | Connecting rod bolts initial tightening torque | 30 | Nm | |
| Torque | Control rod bolt (with Deutz DW 71) | 10 + 2 | Nm | |
| Torque | Coolant pump V-belt pulley bolts | 21 | Nm | |
| Torque | Crankcase breather bolts | 9 ± 1 | Nm | |
| Torque | Cylinder head M8 bolt | 21 | Nm | |
| Torque | Cylinder head bolts - 1st stage / 2nd stage / final angle | 30 Nm / 80 Nm / 90° | Nm/degree | |
| Torque | Cylinder head cover bolts | 9 ± 1 | Nm | |
| Torque | Fuel pump bracket/regulator drive gear bolt | 21 | Nm | |
| Torque | Fuel pump clamping plate bolts | 22 ± 2 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injection line cap nuts final | 25 + 3.5 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injection line cap nuts preload | approx. 5 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injection pump fastening bolts (uniform pre-tightening) | 5 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injection pump fastening bolts final (stages) | 7 / 10 / 30 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injector cap nut | 40 - 50 | Nm | |
| Torque | Injector clamping pad bolts | 16 + 5 | Nm | |
| Torque | Lube oil cooler collar screws initial/final | 80 / 160 | Nm | |
| Torque | Lube oil cooler screw plug | 80 | Nm | |
| Torque | Lube oil pump | 8 - 9 | Nm | |
| Torque | Main bearing cap 1st/2nd tightening angle | 60° / 60° | degree | |
| Torque | Main bearing cap initial tightening torque | 30 | Nm | |
| Torque | Main bearing cap initial tightening torque | 50 | Nm | |
| Torque | Pressure control valve (BFM 1012) | 40 ± 4 | Nm | |
| Torque | Valve clearance locknut | 20 ± 2 | Nm | |
| Valve clearance | Exhaust valve clearance | 0.5 | mm | engine cold or warm (oil temperature <= 80 °C, cooled down at least 0.5 h) |
| Valve clearance | Inlet valve clearance | 0.3 | mm | engine cold or warm (oil temperature <= 80 °C, cooled down at least 0.5 h) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | API-CC or CCMC-D4 | For light oiling of hydraulic pump drive gear shaft and bearing bushes | |||
| Engine oil | SAE 15W/40 | Reference oil for lube oil pressure at low idling, temperature approx. 120 °C |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Procedures
6Adjusting valve clearance adjustment
⚠ Risk of injury if auxiliary tool not used
Tools: Turning gear 100 320, Turning gear 100 330, Feeler gauge
- Turn engine until valves of cylinder No. 1 overlap.
- Turn engine further by one complete revolution (360°).
- Adjust valve clearance at respective cylinder with feeler gauge (inlet 0.3 mm, exhaust 0.5 mm).
- Tighten locknut with 20 ± 2 Nm and recheck with feeler gauge.
- Position gasket and fit cylinder head cover; tighten bolts to 9 ± 1 Nm.
Determining shim thickness for Bosch injection pump replacement adjustment
Tools: Measuring device 100 780 / 100 860 / 100 840
- Read off EP code for cylinder from nameplate column 'EP'.
- Take corrected injection pump installation dimension (EK) from table according to EP code.
- Take code for injection pump length (A) from new injection pump.
- Take standard dimension (L0) from table 1.
- Determine theoretical shim thickness Ts = EK - (L0 + A/100).
- Select shim thickness Ss according to table 2.
Checking compression pressure diagnostic
Tools: Compression tester 8005, Torx tool kit 8189, Connector 100 110
- Injectors have been removed, valve clearance checked.
- Insert connector with new special seal.
- Fit clamping pad and tighten bolt.
- Connect compression tester and turn engine with starter.
- Compare readings of all cylinders; if deviation exceeds 15%, dismantle affected cylinder unit.
Testing and adjusting injector opening pressure maintenance
⚠ Beware of injection nozzle fuel jet; fuel penetrates deeply into skin and may cause blood poisoning.
Tools: Nozzle tester 8008, Long socket SW15 8012, Assembly tool 110 110
- Connect injector to nozzle tester.
- Slowly press down lever; the pressure at which gauge pointer stops or drops is opening pressure.
- Unscrew cap nut and remove all parts to adjust pressure.
- Select appropriate shim - thicker shim gives higher opening pressure.
- Tighten cap nut 40 - 50 Nm and recheck on nozzle tester.
Dismantling engine repair
⚠ Drain and catch remaining oil and coolant and dispose of in accordance with anti-pollution regulations.
Tools: Torx tool kit 8189, Engine assembly stand 6067/6066, Extractor for injector 110 030, Filter cartridges 170 050
- Mount angled clamping plate and clamp engine in swivelling assembly stand.
- Drain and catch oil and coolant.
- Remove alternator, loosen fuel pump, remove V-belt.
- Remove coolant pipe, breather pipe, intake hose.
- Remove turbocharger, starter, governor, filters.
- Remove cylinder head cover, injection lines, injectors.
- Remove cylinder head, injection pumps, oil pan, pistons.
- Take out crankshaft, balancing shafts, camshaft, tappets and oil spray nozzles.
Reassembling engine crankshaft bearings repair
Tools: Internal dial gauge
- Insert bearing shells in main bearing caps.
- Place half thrust rings on thrust bearing cap, gauge and record width (dimension b).
- Determine end float = dimension a - dimension b.
- Mark crankshaft and camshaft and introduce crankshaft with marks in line.
- Mount bearing caps per numbering; cap No. 1 at flywheel end.
- Tighten main bearing bolts: initial 30 Nm (1012) / 50 Nm (1013), 60°, 60°.
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Deutz BF4M 1012 E?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E is rated 51 kW standby (57.0 kVA).
What engine does the Deutz BF4M 1012 E use?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E is powered by the Deutz BF4M 1012 E engine.
What's the oil capacity on a Deutz BF4M 1012 E?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E engine in the Deutz BF4M 1012 E has an oil capacity of 3.0 liters.
How much coolant does the Deutz BF4M 1012 E hold?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E cooling system holds [13.6, 15.6] liters for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How loud is the Deutz BF4M 1012 E?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E is rated at 99.0 dBA at [1] m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What voltage does the Deutz BF4M 1012 E produce?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E is offered in 12 V.
How many cold cranking amps does the Deutz BF4M 1012 E require?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E uses 110 batteryies, 12 V each, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What alternator comes on the Deutz BF4M 1012 E?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E uses a 14V, 55A alternator.
Which oil filter part number does the Deutz BF4M 1012 E take?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E uses oil filter part number GM12718.
What fuel filter fits the Deutz BF4M 1012 E?
The Deutz BF4M 1012 E uses fuel filter part number GM12788.
Repair guides
5- Adjusting valve clearance
- Checking compression pressure
- Determining shim thickness for Bosch injection pump replacement
- Reassembling engine crankshaft bearings
- Testing and adjusting injector opening pressure
Step-by-step procedures compiled from the Deutz service manual for this model.
Parts
15model family| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM12666 | Sealing ring | 1 | Seal | Amazon eBay |
| GM12718 | Spin-on oil filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| GM12788 | Spin-on fuel filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| GM12799 | Fuel filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| GM12986 | O-seal | 1 | Seal | Amazon eBay |
| GM12638 | Exhaust valve | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM12669 | Oil cooler box | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM12754 | Core hole plug | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM12771 | Dipstick | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM12870 | Gear rim | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM12902 | Compression spring | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM12978 | Valve guide | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM12979 | Spring cap | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM13057 | Pressure regulator | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM13121 | Inlet valve | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Available documents
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