The Water Temperature Regulator and
Insulated Heater Lines
The engine is equipped with a water temperature
regulator. When the engine coolant is below the
correct operating temperature, jacket water circulates
through the engine cylinder block and into the engine
cylinder head. The coolant then returns to the
cylinder block via an internal passage that bypasses
the valve of the coolant temperature regulator. This
return ensures that coolant flows around the engine
under cold operating conditions. The water
temperature regulator begins to open when the
engine jacket water has reached the correct
minimum operating temperature. As the jacket water
coolant temperature rises above the minimum
operating temperature, the water temperature
regulator opens further allowing more coolant
through the radiator to dissipate excess heat.
The progressive opening of the water temperature
regulator operates the progressive closing of the
bypass passage between the cylinder block and
head. This action ensures maximum coolant flow to
the radiator to achieve maximum heat dissipation.
Note:
Do not restrict the air flow. Restriction of the air
flow can damage the fuel system. Perkins
discourages the use of all air flow restriction devices
such as radiator shutters. Restriction of the air flow
can result in the following: high exhaust
temperatures, power loss, excessive fan usage, and
reduction in fuel economy.
A cab heater is beneficial in very cold weather. The
feed from the engine and the return lines from the
cab should be insulated to reduce heat loss to the
outside air.
Recommendation for Crankcase
Breather Protection
Crankcase ventilation gases contain a large quantity
of water vapor. This water vapor can freeze in cold
ambient conditions and can plug or damage the
crankcase ventilation system. If the engine is
operated in temperatures below −25° C (−13° F),
measures must be taken to prevent freezing and
plugging of the breather system. Insulated hoses and
a heated canister assembly should be installed.
Consult with your Perkins dealer or your Perkins
distributor for the recommended breather
components for operation from −25° to -40°C
(−13° to -72.°F).
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Radiator
Restrictions
Perkins
discourages
the
use
of
airflow
restriction
devices
that
are
mounted
in
front
of
radiators.
Airflow
restriction
can
cause
the
following
conditions:
• High exhaust temperatures
• Power loss
• Excessive fan usage
• Reduction in fuel economy
Reducing air flow over components will also affect
under hood temperatures. Reducing air flow can
increase surface temperatures during an
aftertreatment regeneration and could affect
component reliability.
If an airflow restriction device must be used, the
device should have a permanent opening directly in
line with the fan hub. The device must have a
minimum opening dimension of at least 770 cm
2
(120 in
2
).
A centered opening that is directly in line with the fan
hub is specified to prevent an interrupted airflow on
the fan blades. Interrupted airflow on the fan blades
could cause a fan failure.
Perkins recommends a warning device for the inlet
manifold temperature and/or the installation of an
inlet air temperature gauge. The warning device for
the inlet manifold temperature should be set at 75 °C
(167 °F). The inlet manifold air temperature should
not exceed 75 °C (167 °F). Temperatures that
exceed this limit can cause power loss and potential
engine damage.
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Fuel
and
the
Effect
from
Cold
Weather
Note:
Only
use
grades
of
fuel
that
are
recommended
by
Perkins.
Refer
to
this
Operation
and
Maintenance
Manual,
“Fluid
Recommendations”.
Properties
of
the
diesel
fuel
can
have
a
significant
effect
on
the
engine
cold
start
capability.
It
is
critical
that
the
low
temperature
properties
of
diesel
fuel
are
acceptable
for
the
minimum
ambient
temperature
the
engine
is
expected
to
see
in
operation.
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