How do I identify a Perkins motor?
The engine serial number is on a metal plate attached to the block, typically found on the left-hand side of the engine. The position of the engine plate varies across different engine series.
What model engine is Perkins?
List of Perkins engines
| Family type Code | Engine Ref no. | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LJ | T4.236 | Four-cylinder, 236 cu. in. (3.9 L) turbocharged diesel engine. |
| LM | 4.41 | |
| NA | 4.270 | Four-cylinder, 270 cu. in. (4.4 L) diesel engine, produced from 1958–12 to 1974–04. |
| NB | 4.300 | Four-cylinder, 300 cu. in. (4.9 L) diesel engine. |
How do you identify Perkins diesel?
The first two letters in the engine identification sequence define the family and type of the engine. The first letter identifies the engine family. For instance, the first A in AA engine would be the Phaser 1004 Family Series, while the second A would refer to the 1004-4 engine type.
Where are Perkins engines made?
Perkins has the capacity to manufacture 800,000 engines a year from its manufacturing facilities in Peterborough and Stafford, UK; Griffin in Georgia, USA; Curitiba in Brazil; and Wuxi in China.
When did the Perkins P6 diesel engine come out?
If the P6 was the diesel engine that gained the early reputation for Perkins, then the 6.354 provided the foundation for worldwide growth through the 1960s and 1970s. Adaptable for use in every market sector, the 6.354 was designed in the late 1950s and soon became a mainstay of Perkins production from 1961 to the late 1990s.
Do you supply parts for Perkins Engines?
We can supply parts for the full range of 6.354 engines that Perkins designed for marine, industrial and agricultural use. With parts becoming hard to source, we have now put back into manufacture the core components needed to carry out a major overhaul of this classic engine.
When did the Perkins 6354 engine come out?
The 6.354 was designed in the late 1950s and soon became a mainstay of Perkins production from 1961 to the late 1990s Production started in 1960, with the engine being a hit for most applications.
How many BHP does a Perkins boat engine have?
Ratings of 150 bhp for general use were available, with much more for offshore powerboat racing where Perkins established an enviable position in the late 1960s. During this period, many changes were made to the engine to improve its durability, including revisions to the cylinder head gasket, valvetrain and piston assembly.