Engine Views Engine views Introduction Perkins engines are built for specific applications and the views which follow do not necessarily match your engine specification. Location of engine parts Front and left side view of a UA or a UB engine (A)
Page 46
FOREWORD This manual is illustration based and the usual Perkins sections of 10 to 25 have been used. The aim of the manual is to provide the trained technician with enough information to service and overhaul all of the Perkins 700 Series engines.
Page 55
These products are available and are recommended to assist in the correct operation, service and maintenance of your engine and your machine. The instructions for the use of each product are given on the outside of each container. These products are available from your Perkins distributor. Antifreeze Protects the cooling system against frost and corrosion 1 litre.
Caution: Do not use a reamer, specialist equipment and personnel with the correct training are needed to machine the partially finished small end bush. For further information refer to the Technical Service Department, Perkins Engines, Peterborough, England. Do not use a letter stamp to mark the connecting rod. The new letter must be engraved Service operations: onto the big-end of the connecting rod.
Warning! Use lift equipment or obtain assistance to lift heavy engine components, such as the flywheel, the flywheel housing and the crankshaft. Note: Perkins recommend, for safety reasons, that this operation is done with the engine upside down. This will ensure that the crankshaft can be lifted out and that the pistons will be retained in the cylinder bores.
Cautions: The alternator fitted to the 700 Series engine is driven by a drive belt of a specific design. Use only a genuine part drive belt. If this is not done, an early failure of the belt may occur.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 700 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers