Home›Repair guides›Perkins›Fuel Filter Base - Remove and Install (Secondary Fuel Filter)

Perkins 1104D — Fuel Filter Base - Remove and Install (Secondary Fuel Filter)

Maintenance

For the Perkins 1104D, from the Perkins service manual.

Browse Perkins generators & specs →

Procedure

  1. Isolate fuel supply.
  2. If necessary, remove boost pressure sensor.
  3. Disconnect plastic tube assemblies from fuel filter base.
  4. Remove tube assembly if equipped.
  5. Use strap wrench to remove fuel filter.
  6. Remove bolts from fuel filter base.
  7. Remove fuel filter base from cylinder head.
  8. Ensure base clean; replace if damaged.
  9. Position base on cylinder head and install bolts.
  10. Tighten bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
  11. Install new fuel filter.
  12. If necessary, install boost pressure sensor.
  13. Install tube assembly if equipped; tighten nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  14. Connect plastic tube assemblies.
  15. Restore fuel supply; remove air from fuel system.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • 22 N·m (16 lb ft)
  • 9 N·m (80 lb in)

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.

More Perkins repair guides →