Rebuilding a Perkins diesel? This 94-page Perkins 4.135, 4.154, 4.182 Shop Manual PDF (OEM 601 SER01901176) covers valve seat overhaul, crankshaft and main bearing work, gear timing, and fuel injection service across all three engines. You get a fault diagnosis chart that walks from symptom to cause, a technical data section loaded with clearances and torque figures, and step-by-step teardown procedures for the cylinder head, pistons, liners, timing case, cooling system, and electrical equipment. Torque the atomisers on the 4.135 and 4.182 to 69 Nm, then set injection pressure at 135/140 kgf/cm2 (1920/1990 lbf/in2). No more chasing specs through forum threads at midnight. Bookmarked chapters and a full text layer let you jump straight to the section you need; download it and get wrenching.
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What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 1-9 | Introduction, Safety Precautions, Engine Identification, Running-In Procedure, Powerpart Consumable Products, Perkins Companies, Examples of Service Assistance |
| Engine Views | 10-13 | Engine |
| Technical Data | 14-23 | Engine Data, Component Data and Dimensions |
| Maintenance | 24-27 | Preventive Maintenance |
| Fault Diagnosis | 28-29 | Fault Diagnosis Chart |
| Cylinder Head | 30-36 | Valve and Valve Seat Overhaul |
| Pistons and Connecting Rods | 37-41 | Piston Removal, Connecting Rod Removal, Small End Bush, Piston Ring Gaps, Piston Assembly |
| Cylinder Block and Liners | 42-43 | Cylinder Block Inspection, Cylinder Liners, Liner Flange Height |
| Crankshaft and Main Bearings | 44-49 | Crankshaft End Clearance, Thrust Washers, Crankshaft Removal, Crankshaft Overhaul, Main Bearings, Rear End Oil Seal |
| Timing Case and Drive | 50-57 | Timing Case Cover, Crankshaft Front Oil Seal, Timing Gears, Idler Gear, Camshaft Gear, Fuel Pump Gear |
| Timing | 58-61 | Gear Timing Marks, Crankshaft Timing, Valve Timing, Fuel Pump Timing |
| Lubrication System | 62-70 | Lubrication Circuit, Oil Filter Canister, Lubricating Oil Sump, Oil Relief Valve, Oil Pump, Oil Cooler |
| Cooling System | 71-76 | Fan Belt Tension, Cooling System Drain, Water Pump, Thermostat |
| Fuel System | 77-83 | Fuel Filter Canister, Fuel Injection Pump, Idle Speed Adjustment, No Load Speed Adjustment, Atomisers, Fuel System Air Removal |
| Flywheel and Backplate | 84-86 | Flywheel, Flywheel Ring Gear, Flywheel Backplate, Backplate Face Alignment, Location Flange Run-Out |
| Electrical Equipment | 87-90 | Alternator, Starter Motor, Glow Plugs, Voltage Test, Output Test, Glow Plug Electrical Supply |
| Exhauster | 91 | Exhauster Inspection, Exhauster Removal, Exhauster Installation |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 4.154 | ||
| Atomiser flange nuts | 23 Nm (17 lbf ft) | p. 16 |
| Cylinder head setscrew torque (4.154) | 115 Nm (85 lbf ft) | p. 35 |
| 4.135 and 4.182 | ||
| Atomisers | 69 Nm (50 lbf ft) | p. 16 |
| All Models | ||
| Lubricating oil pressure | 207 kN/m2 (30 lbf/in2) 2,1 kgf/cm2 minimum at maximum engine speed and normal engine temperature | p. 15 |
| Injection pressure | 135/140 kgf/cm2 (130/135 atm) 1920/1990 lbf/in2 | p. 23 |
| Thermostat starts to open | 80.5/83.5°C (177/182°F) | p. 23 |
| Thermostat fully open | 95°C (203°F) | p. 23 |
| Atomiser flange nuts torque | 23 Nm | p. 82 |
| Fan belt movement (4.135) | 10 mm | p. 72 |
| Fan belt movement (4.154 and 4.182) | 13 mm | p. 72 |
| 4.135 | ||
| Cylinder head setscrew torque (4.135) | 115 Nm (85 lbf ft) | p. 35 |
| Lubricating oil sump capacity (4.135) | 5.0 litres | p. 15 |









