Perkins 1103 / 1104 — Fuel Injection Pump Timing - Check (Bosch EPVE)
Testing & diagnosis
For the Perkins 1103 / 1104, from the Perkins service manual.
Applies to: Perkins 1103, Perkins 1104, Perkins 1104 (1103 also covered) engine
Procedure
- Set No. 1 piston at top center on the compression stroke.
- Remove the high pressure fuel lines from the fuel injection pump.
- Remove the plug and washer and install 27610248 timing adapter with a dial indicator set to approximately 3 mm (0.1181 inch).
- Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the plunger is at the bottom of the stroke. Set the dial indicator to zero.
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft timing pin can be pushed into the crankshaft web.
- Check the dial indicator reading at top center and compare to Specifications, Fuel Injection Pump.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Set dial indicator to approximately 3 mm (0.1181 inch).
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.