Forum: Engine FAQ's

The following attachement provides a guide to emissions legislation in the EU and the USA. This applies to constant speed applications (such as...

Hi all, The pressure of the low pressure lubricating oil system on my 1300 series perkins diesel generator is too low? What could be causing this...

Hello, The pressure of the low pressure lubricating oil system on my perkins 1300 series EDi diesel generator is too high? Any tips? Thanks

Hi there, I have a 1300 series Perkins Diesel Generator and the engine oil temperature is too high?! Ive checked the air induction system and...

Hello all, I have a 1300 series perkins engine and its connected to an AMF and eveytime my mains fails my generator starts and after one minute or...

Hello everyone, i have a 1300 series perkins diesel generator, it has done about 800 - 1000 hours not completely sure and the pressure of the high...

Hello there, When my perkins diesel generator is running on full load i get loads of vibration from the machine? is this normal or is it a fault...

Hello all, My perkins diesel generator on full load it rund erratically, it speeds up then it slows down, and does this all time? It has 570...

Hello, The other day i started my 1300 series perkins generator and loads of black smoke started to come out ithe exhaust n massive amounts? ...

Hello Ive had my 1300 series perkins desiel generator for ages now and for the past few days its been comsuming more fuel then it ever has been...

Hello My diesel generator has a problem, the engine is difficult to start. i have no idea whats causing this and i need help fast. Thanks

I am trying to make a 24/2 engine made by Poweranand to be safe for remote operation. This involves designing some kind of electric shut off as it...

The attached file is an approximate guide to help decide the correct size engine/alternator mounting flange size. The left hand column gives the SAE...

The attached sheet gives an approximate calculation on exhaust back pressure. If you are not sure consult an expert as getting the exhaust back...

The attached sheet is taking from an unknow publication on how to calculate the exhaust gas flow restriction.

Petrol Engines The most commonly used source of power for generators because of the high volume market in the smaller sizes. Introduced by the...

Would it be ok to use a little petrol in the breather in order to get my diesel engine started?

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) are the two technologies used to achieve the required reduction in NOx...

what are the disadvantages for electronic diesel engine