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Perkins 1106C-70TA / 1106D-70TA — Fuel System - Prime (Type 2 Fuel Filters)

Maintenance

For the Perkins 1106C-70TA / 1106D-70TA, from the Perkins owner's manual.

Applies to: Perkins 1106C-70TA, Perkins 1106D-70TA

Before you start

  • Do not crank engine continuously for more than 30 seconds. Allow starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking again.

Parts for this job

  • 102334301 Fuel filter — Perkins 1106D-70TA Amazon eBay

Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Perkins 1106C-70TA, Perkins 1106D-70TA. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Loosen the vent plug on the primary fuel filter base.
  2. Operate the priming lever of the fuel priming pump to eliminate air between pump and filters.
  3. If priming lever resistance is low, rotate crankshaft to move camshaft lobe off pump arm.
  4. Operate priming pump until fuel free of air comes from vent plug.
  5. Tighten the vent plug.
  6. Energize the stop solenoid on the fuel injection pump. Operate priming lever several times.
  7. Crank engine with throttle lever in CLOSED position until engine starts.
  8. Run engine at idle for 1 minute.
  9. Cycle throttle lever from low idle to high idle three times.
  10. Check for leaks in the fuel system.

Tools required

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

Full service-parts list: Perkins 1106C-70TA →, Perkins 1106D-70TA →

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.

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