Perkins — Flow Control Valve - Remove and Install
Repair & overhaul
From a Perkins service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel spray may cause a fire hazard.
Procedure
- Turn fuel supply OFF and turn battery disconnect switch OFF.
- Clean area around flow control valve (2) and fuel injection pump.
- Disconnect harness assembly (3) from flow control valve (2).
- Make temporary marks on flow control valve and fuel injection pump.
- Remove Torx head screws (1) and remove flow control valve (2) from pump.
- Use Tooling (A) to plug fuel injection pump.
- Remove O-ring seals (4) and (5).
- Ensure components free from wear/damage; replace valve assembly if worn.
- Position new O-ring seals (4) and (5) onto valve assembly.
- Lubricate O-rings with clean fuel.
- Remove Tooling (A) from pump and install flow control valve (3) to pump.
- Install Torx head screws (2) from repair kit and tighten equally until seated.
- Tighten Torx head screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Connect harness assembly (1) to flow control valve (3).
- Replace primary and secondary fuel filters, turn fuel and battery ON, and prime fuel system.
Tools required
- Tooling (A) T412504 Capping Kit Amazon
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Specs & values
- 9 N·m
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.