Perkins 1106 — Engine Storage
Maintenance
For the Perkins 1106, from the Perkins owner's manual.
Applies to: Perkins 1106
Before you start
- Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards.
Procedure
- Completely clean the outside of the engine.
- Ensure that the vehicle is on level ground.
- Drain the fuel system and refill with preservative fuel (1772204 POWERPART Lay-Up 1).
- Drain and refill the cooling system.
- Operate the engine to normal operating temperature, then stop the engine.
- Drain the lubricating oil, renew the oil filter, refill and add 1762811 POWERPART Lay-Up 2.
- Operate the engine in order to circulate engine oil.
- Disconnect the battery; protect terminals with 1734115 POWERPART Lay-Up 3 and store safely.
- Replace the crankcase breather element if equipped and seal the breather pipe.
- Remove the valve mechanism cover and spray 1762811 around the rocker shaft assembly.
- Remove the glow plugs, position each piston at BDC and spray 1762811 into each cylinder bore; install glow plugs and cover.
- Spray 1762811 into the turbocharger through the air and exhaust openings; seal with waterproof tape.
- Seal the fuel tank vent or fuel filler cap with waterproof tape.
- Remove the alternator drive belt and put it into storage.
- Spray the engine with 1734115 POWERPART Lay-Up 3; do not spray inside the alternator.
Full service-parts list: Perkins 1106 →
Source: Perkins owner's 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.