Every one of the 112 pages in this Perkins V8.640, TV8.640, AV8.640, ATV8.640 Shop Manual PDF (OEM 601 TPD 0983 1149) is aimed at the V8 diesel on your bench, from the base engine to the turbocharged and air-compressor variants. You get a fault finding chart, a full technical data section with every clearance and fit, and step-by-step procedures for the cylinder head, crankshaft, timing gears, and both the Airesearch T-04B and Holset H2B turbochargers. The Tu-Flo 600 and WB 15 compressors get their own section too. Set cold valve tip clearance at 0.010 in inlet and 0.025 in exhaust, then pull the head setscrews to 136 Nm on the first stage. Guessing at decades-old specs from a forum thread is how blocks get scrapped. This PDF is bookmarked with a real text layer; search any spec, jump straight to the job, and get wrenching.
What's Inside This Perkins V8.640, TV8.640, AV8.640, ATV8.640 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Views | 5-7 | Compressor, Fuel Lift Pump, Turbocharger, Fuel Injection Pump, Water Pump Pulley |
| Technical Data | 8-21 | Engine Data, Data and Dimensions |
| Operating and Maintenance | 22-26 | Starting the Engine, Preventive Maintenance |
| Fault Finding | 27-28 | Fault Finding Chart |
| Cylinder Head | 29-35 | Cylinder Head Removal, Valve Guides |
| Pistons and Connecting Rods | 36-39 | Piston and Rod Assembly, Gudgeon Pin, Small End Bush, Piston Rings, Expander Springs |
| Cylinder Block and Liners | 40-42 | Cylinder Block, Cylinder Liners, Piston Cooling Jets, Liner Flange |
| Crankshaft and Main Bearings | 43-51 | Crankshaft End Float, Crankshaft Regrinding |
| Timing Case and Drive | 52-59 | Front Oil Seal, Camshaft Gear, Idler Gear, Fuel Pump Drive Gear, Auxiliary Drive Housing |
| Timing | 60-64 | Gear Timing Marks, Crankshaft Timing Arrangement, Valve Timing, Fuel Injection Pump Timing |
| Lubricating System | 65-73 | Oil Strainer, Oil Filter, Oil Cooler, Oil Pump, Dump Valve, Oil Pressure Relief Valve |
| Cooling System | 74-79 | Water Pump, Drive Belts, Tensioner Pulley, Thermostats, Piston Cooling Jets |
| Fuel System and Air Cleaners | 80-90 | Fuel Filter, Fuel Lift Pump, Fuel Injection Pump, Atomiser, Air Cleaners, Restriction Indicator |
| Flywheel and Flywheel Housing | 91-92 | Flywheel, Flywheel Ring Gear, Flywheel Housing |
| Turbocharger | 93-100 | Turbocharger Impeller, Airesearch T-04B Turbocharger, Holset H2B Turbocharger, Rotating Assembly, Bearings |
| Compressor | 101-104 | Tu Flo 600 Compressor, Wb 15 Compressor, Intake Air Filter, Unloader Pistons, Valve Plate Assembly, Crankshaft |
| Electrical Equipment | 105-106 | Starter Motor, Maintenance, Servicing, Preventive Maintenance |
| Service Facilities | 107-109 |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Sump Capacity | 40 imp. pints (22,7 litres) 24 U.S. quarts | p. 9 |
| Valve Tip Clearance (Cold) Inlet | 0.010 in (0,25 mm) | p. 9 |
| Valve Tip Clearance (Cold) Exhaust | 0.025 in (0,65 mm) | p. 9 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 50 Imperial pints (28,4 litres) 30 U.S. quarts | p. 20 |
| Cylinder head securing setscrews and nuts (first stage) | 136 Nm (100 lbf ft) | p. 30 |
| Cylinder head securing setscrews and nuts (final stage) | 210 Nm (155 lbf ft) | p. 30 |
| Inlet Valve Tip Clearance (Cold) | 0.010 in | p. 9 |
| Exhaust Valve Tip Clearance (Cold) | 0.025 in | p. 9 |
| DP15 Static Timing | 16° B.T.D.C. | p. 20 |
