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Perkins 4.154 Engine

General Technical Data

Perkins 4.154 Engine Specifications

Engine Model ............... Perkins 4.154
Engine Type ............... 4-Stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ............... 4
Cylinder Arrangement ............... In-line
Engine Bore, in (mm) ............... 3.50 (88.9)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ............... 4.00 (101.6)
Displacement, cu.in (L) ............... 153.9 (2.523)
Aspiration ............... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ............... 62.0 (46.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ............... 3000
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 153 (113)
Torque Speed, rpm ............... 2000
Direction of Rotation ............... Anti-Clockwise
Combustion System ............... Indirect injection
Compression Ratio ............... 21.5:1
Firing Order ............... 1-3-4-2
Electrical System Rating, Volts ............... 12

Lubrication System

Oil Pressure ............... 30-60 psi (207-414 kPa)
Oil Capacity ............... 9.0 qts (8.5 L)
Oil Pump ............... Rotor Type
Relief Valve Type ............... Spring Loaded Plunger
Relief Valve Pressure Setting ............... 36-44 psi (253-310 kPa)
Oil Filter Type ............... Full flow, paper element

Cooling System

Cooling System Type ............... Water Cooled
Coolant Capacity ............... 13.8 qts (13.0 L)
Thermostat Type ............... Wax Capsule
Water Pump Type ............... Centrifugal

Fuel System

Injection Pump Type ............... DPA
Injection Pump Model ............... CAV
Lift Pump Type ............... Diaphragm
Lift Pump Drive Method ............... Eccentric on camshaft
Final Fuel Filter Type ............... Paper element

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Width, in (mm) ............... 34.7 (878)
Overall Height, in (mm) ............... 27.6 (698)
Overall Depth, in (mm) ............... 23.7 (600)
Net Weight, lbs (kg) ............... 429 (195)

Perkins 4.154 Maintenance Data

Cylinder Block and Valves

Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter (Maximum), in (mm) ............... 3.5059 (89.05)
Cylinder Head (Max. Out of Flatness), in (mm) ............... 0.003 (0.08)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.012 (0.30)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.012 (0.30)

Engine Oil and Filters

Engine Oil Type ............... SAE 20W-20 or 10W-30
Oil Classification ............... API Service CC, CD or CF
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ............... 9.0 qts (8.5 L)
Oil Filter Part Number ............... 2654403
Fuel Filter Part Number ............... 26561118

Service Intervals

Change Engine Oil ............... Every 150 hours
Change Oil Filter Element ............... Every 150 hours
Check Belt Tension ............... Every 150 hours
Replace Final Fuel Filter ............... Every 450 hours
Check and Adjust Valve Clearance ............... Every 450 hours
Service Atomiser ............... Every 450 hours

Perkins 4.154 Service Data

Cylinder Block and Liners

Total Height of Cylinder Block between Top and Bottom Faces ..... 11.177-11.181 in (283.9-284.0 mm)
Parent Bore Diameter for Cylinder Liner ............... 3.8125-3.8135 in (96.84-96.86 mm)
Main Bearing Parent Bore ............... 2.916-2.917 in (74.07-74.09 mm)
Camshaft Bore Diameter No.1 ............... 2.0472-2.0484 in (52.0-52.03 mm)
Camshaft Bore Diameter No.2 ............... 2.0374-2.0386 in (51.75-51.78 mm)
Camshaft Bore Diameter No.3 ............... 2.0275-2.0287 in (51.5-51.53 mm)
Camshaft Bore Diameter No.4 ............... 2.0177-2.0189 in (51.25-51.28 mm)
Cylinder Block Tappet Bore Diameter ............... 0.5625-0.56375 in (14.29-14.32 mm)
Interference Fit of Cylinder Liners ............... 0.001-0.003 in (0.02-0.08 mm)
Inside Diameter of Cylinder Liner after Finish Boring and Honing ........ 3.501-3.502 in (88.92-88.95 mm)
Height of Cylinder Liner in relation to Cylinder Block Top Face ............... 0.026-0.031 in (0.66-0.79 mm)
Cylinder Liner Outside Diameter ............... 3.8145-3.8155 in (96.89-96.91 mm)

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Head Overall Depth ............... 3.248-3.252 in (82.5-82.6 mm)
Pressure for Water Leakage Test ............... 30 psi (211 kPa)
Cylinder Head Bore for Guide ............... 0.500-0.561 in (12.7-12.73 mm)
Cylinder Head Bore for Combustion Chamber Inserts ............... 1.375-1.3766 in (34.92-34.96 mm)
Cylinder Head Bore Depth for Combustion Chamber Inserts ...... 0.425-0.4281 in (10.79-10.87 mm)
Intake Valve Guide Outside Diameter ............... 0.50125-0.50175 in (12.73-12.74 mm)
Exhaust Valve Guide Outside Diameter ............... 0.50125-0.50175 in (12.73-12.74 mm)
Intake Valve Guide Overall Length ............... 2.130 in (54.102 mm)
Exhaust Valve Guide Overall Length ............... 2.130 in (54.102 mm)
Intake Valve Stem Diameter ............... 0.312-0.313 in (7.925-7.950 mm)
Exhaust Valve Stem Diameter ............... 0.312-0.313 in (7.925-7.950 mm)
Intake Valve Guide To Stem Clearance ............... 0.0015-0.0035 in (0.04-0.09 mm)
Exhaust Valve Guide To Stem Clearance ............... 0.0015-0.0035 in (0.04-0.09 mm)
Intake Valve Head Diameter ............... 1.591-1.598 in (40.41-40.59 mm)
Exhaust Valve Head Diameter ............... 1.3937-1.4016 in (35.4-35.6 mm)
Valve Seat Angle ............... 45 deg
Valve Face Angle ............... 45 deg
Intake Valve Overall Length ............... 4.503-4.521 in (114.38-114.83 mm)
Exhaust Valve Overall Length ............... 4.503-4.521 in (114.38-114.83 mm)
Valve Spring Free Length ............... 1.81 in (45.97 mm)

Crankshaft

Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter ............... 2.7485-2.749 in (69.81-69.82 mm)
Crankshaft Main Journal Width No.1 ............... 1.391-1.421 in (35.4-36.1 mm)
Crankshaft Main Journal Width No.2,4,5 ............... 1.4335-1.4415 in (36.4-36.6 mm)
Crankshaft Main Journal Width No.3 ............... 1.4365-1.4385 in (36.49-36.54 mm)
Crankpin Diameter ............... 2.2485-2.249 in (57.10-57.12 mm)
Crankpin Width ............... 1.3725-1.3741 in (34.86-34.9 mm)
Crankshaft End Float ............... 0.003-0.015 in (0.08-0.38 mm)
Main Bearing Shell Width ............... 1.122-1.130 in (28.5-28.7 mm)
Main Bearing Outside Diameter ............... 2.917 in (60.84 mm)
Main Bearing Inside Diameter ............... 2.7515-2,753 in (69.89-69.93 mm)
Main Bearing Running Clearance ............... 0.0025-0.0045 in (0.06-0.11 mm)

Pistons and Piston Rings

Piston Height in relation to Cylinder Block Top Face ............... 0.000-0.004 in (0.00-0.10 mm)
Bore Diameter for Piston Pin ............... 1.2495-1.250 in (31.74-31.75 mm)
Piston Pin Outside Diameter ............... 1.24976-1.24996 in (31.74-31.75 mm)
Top Compression Ring Groove Width ............... 0.096-0.097 in (2.44-2.46 mm)
2nd Compression Ring Groove Width ............... 0.096-0.097 in (2.44-2.46 mm)
3rd Compression Ring Groove Width ............... 0.096-0.097 in (2.44-2.46 mm)
4th Scraper Ring Groove Width ............... 0.1895-0.1905 in (4.81-4.84 mm)
5th Scraper Ring Groove Width ............... 0.1895-0.1905 in (4.81-4.84 mm)
Top Compression Ring Width ............... 0.093-0.0938 in (2.36-2.38 mm)
2nd and 3rd Compression Ring Width ............... 0.093-0.0938 in (2.36-2.38 mm)
4th Scraper Ring Width ............... 0.1868-0.1875 in (4.74-4.76 mm)
5th Scraper Ring Width ............... 0.1865-0.1875 in (4.737-4.762 mm)
Top Compression Ring Groove Side Clearance ............... 0.0022-0.004 in (0.05-0.10 mm)
2nd and 3rd Compression Ring Groove Side Clearance ............... 0.0022-0.004 in (0.05-0.10 mm)
4th Ring Groove Side Clearance ............... 0.002-0.0038 in (0.05-0.10 mm)
5th Ring Groove Side Clearance ............... 0.002-0.004 in (0.05-0.10 mm)
Top Compression Ring End Gap ............... 0.014-0.019 in (0.35-0.48 mm)
2nd and 3rd Compression Ring End Gap ............... 0.011-0.016 in (0.28-0.41 mm)
4th Scraper Ring End Gap ............... 0.014-0.019 in (0.35-0.48 mm)
5th Scraper Ring End Gap ............... 0.011-0.016 in (0.28-0.41 mm)

Connecting Rod

Small End Bush Length ............... 1.047-1.055 in (26.59-26.80 mm)
Small End Bush Outside Diameter ............... 1.3785-1.380 in (35.01-35.05 mm)
Small End Bush Inside Diameter after Reaming ............... 1.2505-1.2515 in (31.76-31.79 mm)
Small End Bush to Piston Pin Clearance ............... 0.00054-0.00175 in (0.01-0.04 mm)
Connecting Rod Big End Bore Diameter ............... 2.395-2.3955 in (60.83-60.84 mm)
Connecting Rod Small End Bore Diameter ............... 1.375-1.376 in (34.92-34.95 mm)
Length from Centre Line of Big End to Centre Line of Small End ..... 6.8115-6.8135 in (173.01-173.06 mm)
Connecting Rod End Float ............... 0.0095-0.0131 in (0.24-0.33 mm)
Connecting Rod Bearing Shell Width ............... 1.1208-1.1280 in (28.47-28.65 mm)
Connecting Rod Bearing Outside Diameter ............... 2,3955 in (60.85 mm)
Connecting Rod Bearing Inside Diameter ............... 2.2504-2.2515 in (57.16-57.19 mm)
Connecting Rod Bearing Running Clearance ............... 0.0014-0.003 in (0.04-0.08 mm)

Camshaft

No.1 Journal Length ............... 1.18 in (29.97 mm)
No.1 Journal Diameter ............... 2.0437-2.0448 in (51.91-51.94 mm)
No.1 Journal Running Clearance ............... 0.0024-0.0047 in (0.06-0.12 mm)
No.2 Journal Length ............... 1.00 in (25.40 mm)
No.2 Journal Diameter ............... 2.0339-2.035 in (51.66-51.69 mm)
No.2 Journal Running Clearance ............... 0.0024-0.0047 in (0.06-0.12 mm)
No.3 Journal Length ............... 1.00 in (25.40 mm)
No.3 Journal Diameter ............... 2.0241-2.0252 in (51.41-51.44 mm)
No.3 Journal Running Clearance ............... 0.0024-0.0047 in (0.06-0.12 mm)
No.4 Journal Length ............... 1.00 in (25.40 mm)
No.4 Journal Diameter ............... 2.0142-2.0154 in (51.16-51.19 mm)
No.4 Journal Running Clearance ............... 0.0024-0.0047 in (0.06-0.12 mm)
Cam Height ............... 0.280-0.282 in (7.11-7.16 mm)
Camshaft End Float ............... 0.0012-0.0071 in (0.03-0.18 mm)

Perkins 4.154 Torque Specifications

Cylinder Head Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 80 (108)
Connecting Rod Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 60 (81)
Main Bearing Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 85 (115)
Flywheel Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 80 (108)
Idler Gear Hub Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 21 (28)
Camshaft Gear Bolt, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 50 (68)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 123 (166)
Atomiser Securing Nuts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 12 (16)
Fuel Pump Drive Gear Securing Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 21 (28)
Dynamo Pulley Nut, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 20 (27)
Alternator Pulley Nut, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 30 (41)
Lubricating Oil Filter Bowl Securing Bolt, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 10 (14)