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Perkins 1103 / 1104 — Cylinder Head - Install

Installation

For the Perkins 1103 / 1104, from the Perkins service manual.

Applies to: Perkins 1103, Perkins 1104

Procedure

  1. Clean cylinder head and block. Install studs in holes 2 and 3.
  2. Install new cylinder head gasket onto the studs and dowels.
  3. Use lifting device to install cylinder head onto dowels.
  4. Remove studs. Install short and long setscrews in marked holes.
  5. Tighten setscrews in numerical order to 50 N·m.
  6. Tighten again in numerical order to 100 N·m.
  7. Turn short setscrews 225 degrees, long setscrews 270 degrees.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 50 N·m
  • 100 N·m
  • 225 degrees
  • 270 degrees

Full service-parts list: Perkins 1103 →, Perkins 1104 →

Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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