Rebuilding a Perkins Eagle 800, Tx, or Tx2000? This 132-page shop manual PDF (OEM TSD 3433) walks you through full teardown and reassembly on these 6 cylinder diesel truck engines, cylinder head to flywheel housing. Inside: factory specifications, torque tables for every major fastener, and page after page of step-by-step procedures for pistons and rods, crankshaft, timing gears, turbocharger, fuel injectors, coolant pump, and alternator. You even get the factory special tools list, from the valve spring compressor to the piston crown checking gauge. Pull the head bolts down in sequence: 136 Nm initial, 204 Nm intermediate, then a final +40 degrees, and set turbocharger shaft end float at 0.10 to 0.16 mm. An out-of-frame rebuild is no place for forum guesses. Bookmarked and text-searchable; open it on your phone or tablet and start wrenching.
What's Inside This Perkins Eagle 800, Eagle Tx, Eagle Tx2000 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 3-9 | Safety |
| Cylinder Head Assemblies | 18-28 | Rocker Assembly |
| Pistons and Connecting Rod Assemblies | 29-33 | Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods, Small End Bush Renewal, Connecting Rod Bearings, Inspection |
| Crankshaft Assembly | 34-38 | Damper and Pulley |
| Timing Gears and Timing Case | 39-45 | Wheelcase |
| Cylinder Block Assembly | 46-59 | Inspection |
| Camshafts and Engine Timing | 60-63 | Camshaft Gear, Idler Gear, Gear Backlash Adjustment, Valve Timing, Fuel Injection Pump Timing |
| Aspiration System | 64-72 | Turbocharger |
| Lubrication System | 73-81 | Oil Pump |
| Fuel System | 82-95 | Fuel Injectors |
| Cooling System | 96-106 | Coolant Pump |
| Flywheel and Flywheel Housing | 107-110 | Flywheel Removal and Fitting, Flywheel Friction Face Renewal, Flywheel Inspection, Flywheel Housing Removal and Fitting |
| Electrical Equipment | 111-118 | Alternator |
| Auxiliary Equipment | 119-121 | Compressor |
| List of Special Tools | 122-132 | Valve Spring Compressor, Valve Guide Reamer, Piston Crown Checking Gauge, Cylinder Liner Recess Cutter, Crankshaft Hub Nut Spanner, Engine Build Stand |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Final tightening at positions 1 to 23 | +40 degrees | p. 11 |
| Fuel injector cap screws, injector clamp | 10.8 Nm (8 lbf ft) | p. 14 |
| Cylinder head bolt tightening sequence | 136 Nm (100 lbf ft) initial, 204 Nm (150 lbf ft) intermediate, +40 degrees final | p. 11 |
| Crankshaft damper bolts torque | 41 Nm (30 lbf ft) | p. 52 |
| End float of the shaft | 0.10 mm to 0.16 mm | p. 68 |
| Radial travel of the shaft | 0.46 mm to 0.30 mm | p. 68 |
| Fuel injector retaining nuts torque | 11 Nm (8 lbf ft) | p. 91 |
| Fuel injector pipe nuts torque | 25 Nm (18.5 lbf ft) | p. 91 |
| By-pass filter bowl nut torque | 20 Nm (15 lbf ft) | p. 81 |
| Nozzle cap nut torque | 45 Nm (34 lbf ft) | p. 89 |
| Injection pump drive hub nut torque | 163 Nm (120 lbf ft) | p. 84 |
| Injection pump to wheelcase adaptor nuts torque | 47 Nm (35 lbf ft) | p. 85 |
Perkins Eagle 800, Eagle Tx, Eagle Tx2000 Common Problems This Manual Covers
Perkins Eagle Tx hard starting after sitting overnight, cranks strong but engine will not fire
Check for air in the low-pressure fuel system and bleed at each point shown in the air elimination procedure on page 82. Replace both fuel filters if fuel looks dirty or waxed. Test suspect injectors on a pop tester; opening pressure is 250 bar per page 12. Retorque injector pipe nuts to 25 Nm when refitting.
Manual Section: Fuel System p. 82Loses power pulling grades, black smoke under full load, turbo whine sounds different
Inspect the air cleaner element first; a plugged filter mimics fuel starvation. Check turbocharger shaft end float with a dial gauge against the 0.10 mm to 0.16 mm limit on page 68. Excess float means worn bearings; overhaul the turbo using the aspiration procedures starting on page 64, then check boost pipes for splits and loose clamps.
Manual Section: Aspiration System p. 64White smoke or steam from exhaust, coolant level dropping with no external leaks
Test the cooling system with a pressure tester and check for combustion gas in the coolant. If the head gasket has failed, replace it and torque the head bolts in sequence: 136 Nm initial, 204 Nm intermediate, then +40 degrees final per page 11. Follow the cylinder head fitting procedure starting on page 18 and recheck coolant level.
Manual Section: Cylinder Head Assemblies p. 18Loud tappet clatter from the rocker cover at idle and under load
Adjust the tappets with the engine cold: 0.25 mm inlet and 0.50 mm exhaust, both listed on page 50. Follow the tappet adjustment steps in the cylinder head service procedures on page 19. If clearances keep opening up, inspect rocker faces and valve tips for wear and replace worn parts before resetting.
Manual Section: Cylinder Head Assemblies p. 19Starter cranks slowly when hot, intermittent click before the engine finally turns
Check battery voltage and clean cable connections before condemning the starter. If the motor is worn, dismantle it using the electrical equipment procedures starting on page 111. Measure brush length and renew any brush shorter than 15.9 mm. Replace the commutator if it measures below the 52.39 mm minimum diameter on page 115.
Manual Section: Electrical Equipment p. 111Frequently Asked Questions
What are the replacement specifications for fuel filters?
The main fuel filter consists of single screw-on type canisters. For replacement, refer to the relevant User's Handbook as specified in the fuel system section. p. 12
What is the torque specification for the cylinder head bolts during the final tightening stage?
The final tightening of the cylinder head bolts at positions 1 to 23 in black circles must be performed by an additional angle of 40 degrees. p. 14
What are the tappet clearance specifications for the engine?
The tappet clearances for the engine are 0.25 mm (0.010 in) for the inlet and 0.50 mm (0.020 in) for the exhaust, measured when the engine is cold. p. 23
What is the oil capacity for Tx2000 engines?
The oil capacity for Tx2000 engines is 41 litres (9 UK gallons) to the maximum mark on the dipstick. p. 13
What is the correct tension for the fan drive belts?
The correct tension for all fan drive belts is 90 to 100 lbf (400 to 489 N). p. 104
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