Perkins Generator 4000 Series Engine Technical Data

Oct. 15, 2019

Perkins generator set 4000 Series engine full technical data is given below:

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Type: Water-cooled, turbocharged, charge cooled, industrial diesel engine

Range	4006			4008
Cycle	4 Stroke
No.of cylinders	6			8
Configuration	Inline
Bore	160 mm
Stroke	190 mm
Total swept volume	22.92 litres			30.561 litres
Compression ratio	13.6:1
Rotation	Anti-clockwise looking on flywheel end
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4			1-4-7-6-8-5-2-3
Cylinder numbering	Cylinder 1 furthest from flywheel
Valve Clearance inlet and exhaust (cold)	0.40 mm (0.016”)
Valve dia. (mm)	48 (early engines)
Inlet and exhaust	52 (later and uprate engines)
Piston speeds	Engine r/min			m/s (ft/min.)
	1000			6.33 (1247)
	1200			7.60 (1496)
	1500			9.50 (1870)
	1800			11.40 (2244)
Typical Cooling System
Water capacity (block only)	36 litres (8 gal)			48 litres (10.5 gal)
Total water capacity Engine with tropical radiator	Litrs	Gals	Spec	Litrs	Gals	Spec
	106	23.3	TG	135	29.7	TAG
	110	24.2	TAG1	145	31.9	TAG1
	110	24.2	TAG2	145	31.9	TAG2
	125	27.5	TAG3	48	10.6	TWG2*
	106	23.3	TWG
	130	28.6	TWG3
	46	10.1	TEG**
* Engine only
** Engine with heat exchanger
Engine shut down temperature	96℃
Max water temperature into engine	To be determined from heat dissipated & water flow through each particular engine model
Thermostat opening temperature	71℃
System pressure	0.5 to 0.7 bar
Fuel System
Relief valve setting	276 kPa (40 lb/in²)
Injector nozzle pressure	225 – 235 atm
Injection equipment	Lucas-Bryce unit injector
Filter/water separator	Spin-on expendable canister(s)
Fuel lift pump	Maximum suction lift 2 metres
Fuel flow	13.4 litres/min. (3 gpm) @ 1800 r/min.
	Governors
Type	Electronic			Electronic
Type	Hydraulic			Hydraulic
Lubrication System
Type of system	Wet sump, external engine mounted oil pump
Total oil capacity (oil cooler and filter)	122.7 litre (27 gal)			165.6 litre (36.5 gal)
Sump capacity (dipstick) Min.	90.7 litre (20 gal)			127 litre (27.9 gal)
Sump capacity (dipstick) Max.	113.4 litre (25 gal)			154 litre (33.9 gal)
Min. oil pressure (rated speed) to bearings	200 kPa (28 lb/in²)
Crankcase pressure	25 mm water gauge
Max. oil temperature to bearings	105℃
Lubricating oil filter	Disposable canister type
Induction System
Air cleaner	Single air cleaner Twin air cleaners (Uprate)			Twin air cleaners
Type (paper element)	S551A
Max. Air intake Depression	381mm H₂O (28MM Hg)
Air restriction Indicator setting	380mm H₂O
Turbocharger	Garrett (x 1) (x2 uprate only)			(x2)
Exhaust System
Manifold type	Dry
Exhaust outlet flange (non uprate) (uprate)	Vertical (single) Vertical (single) Option			Vertical (single) Option Vertival (twin)
Mating flange (non uprate)	1x 8” Table “D” SS4			1 x 10” Table “D”
(uprate)	1 x 10” Table “D”			2 x 6” Table “D”
Flywheel
SAE size	14”			18”
Flywheel Housing
SAE size	0			0
Crankshaft
Max.overhung weight on rea bearing	1000 kg
Tuning plate	1 x 14.6”
T.V. damper (non uprate)	1 x 14”			2 x 10”
uprate	1 x 18”
Note: Subject to a torsional vibration investigation different T.V. damper may be fitted.
Typical Dry Weight
Dry weight (engine)	2295 kg 4006TG			3120 kg 4008TAG
	2320 kg 4006TAG21/2			3250 kg 4008TAG1/2
	2340 kg 4006TWG			3325 kg 4008TWG2
	2420 kg 4006TEG
	2400 kg 4006TWG3
	2340 kg 4006TWG3
Dry weight (engine and tropical radiator)	2636 kg 4006TG
	2761kg 4006TAG1/2			3730 kg 4008TAG
	2477 kg 4006TAG1/2			4360 kg 4008TAG1/2
	3010 kg 4006TAG3
	2790 kg 4006TWG3
Dry weight (engine and heat exchanger)	2560 kg 4006TEG			3462 kg 4008TWG2
Holding Down Bolt Holes
Bolt size (engine feet)	20 mm
No.off	6
Electrical System
Voltage	24
Alternator type	Prestolite (BUTEC) A3024 with internal regulator
Alternator output (amps)	30 at a stabilised output of 28 volts
Starter motor type	Prestolite (BUTEC) MS1/105			MS7/3A
No.of teeth (gear ring)	190
No.of teeth (starter motor)	12
Battery capacity cold cranking amps to IEC Standard at 0℃ (32°F)	540 (each battery)			600 (each battery)
Battery (lead acid) 24V	(2 x 12V) Total 143 Ah			(2 x 12V) Total 178 Ah
Protection Equipment
Before resetting protection equipment, it must be established whether special settings ( for that individual engine) have been specified in the engine sales contract. This is particularly important with ALL high water temperature settings.
Standard settings for protection equipment settings.
Shutdown switches	Alarm			Shutdown
High oil temperature	105℃			110℃
Low oil pressure	2.06 bar (30 lb/in²)			1.93 bar (28 lb/in²)
High water temperature 71℃ Thermostat	91℃			96℃
Caution: The above standard settings do not superede any settings specified in the engine sales contract.
Air Starting
Air starter pressure	30 bar
Compressed air supply	17 bar
Type	Ingersoll-Rand Type SS350
Type	GALI A25
Instrument Panel (Engine Mounted)
Oil pressure	Between 300-560kPa (42.6-80 lb/in2)
Oil temperature	Between 80-90℃ (176-194°F)
Water temperature	Between 65-85℃ (149-185°F)
Coolant Jacket Heating
Heater	1 x2 KW			1 x 4 KW

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