Perkins 1106 — Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Maintenance · Fuel system primary filter / water separator
For the Perkins 1106, from the Perkins owner's manual.
Applies to: Perkins 1106
Before you start
- Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.
Parts for this job
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Perkins 1106. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Turn the fuel supply valve to OFF. Place a container under the water separator and clean the outside.
- Install a tube onto the drain, open the drain, allow fluid to drain, then remove the tube.
- Tighten the drain by hand pressure only.
- Remove the wiring harness from the sensor if equipped.
- Hold the glass bowl and remove the setscrew. Remove the glass bowl from the canister.
- Remove the canister with a suitable tool. Discard the old seals and canister safely.
- Clean the glass bowl.
- Lubricate the O ring seal of the new canister with clean fuel oil and install it; tighten by hand.
- Install new O ring seals onto the setscrew and into the glass bowl.
- Align the glass bowl to the canister; install the setscrew and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Install the wiring harness to the sensor if equipped.
- Remove the container and dispose of the fuel safely.
- The secondary filter must be replaced at the same time as the primary filter.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Setscrew torque 5 N·m (44 lb in)
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.