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Perkins 1103 / 1104 — Glow Plugs - Remove and Install

Maintenance

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

Applies to: Perkins 1103, Perkins 1104

Procedure

  1. Turn disconnect switch to OFF position.
  2. Remove setscrews and remove cover from cylinder head.
  3. Disconnect harness assembly.
  4. Loosen nuts securing bus bar to glow plugs; remove bus bar.
  5. Remove glow plugs from cylinder head.
  6. Clean threads of glow plugs; install into cylinder head.
  7. Tighten glow plugs to 18 N·m.
  8. Install bus bar; tighten nuts to 2 N·m; install cover.

Specs & values

  • 18 N·m
  • 2 N·m

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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