Product Bulletin

Date: 2nd May 2006

Reference Number: A1 / Introduction of Pressure die-Cast Sump on 1104C
Engines /

Introduction of Pressure die-cast sump on 1104C

Engines
Perkins Engines Company Limited is pleased to announce the introduction of
a Pressure die-cast sump on 1104C Engine products.
Please be advised that, effective Mid to End August 06 (Final date to be
confirmed), the Pressure die-cast sump will replace the current Gravity die-cast
sump across all 1104C Engine models Except the following ElectropaK models
1104C-44G1, G2, TG1 & TG2.
The table below highlights the models that will have the new Pressure die-cast
sump:
1104CMechanical Models
1104C-44
1104C-44T
1104C-44TA

1104CElectronic Models
1104C-E44
1104C-E44T
1104C-E44TA

Please Note that this change will also carry over to the 1104D engines
The main points to note are:
1. The position of the filler pipe is 50mm higher at the sump connection (see
diagram below) therefore less susceptible to Leaks
2. The Depth dimension has slightly increased by 3mm (See Drawings below).
3. There is no expected change in noise levels as a result of this introduction.
4. The sump part No. Will change from 3717J321ETC to 3717E301ECT

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Account Managers are requested to advise their customers of this change at

their earliest convenience.
A copy of the scheme of sump option differences can be obtained by quoting
reference number 1743SC0810 through the usual application process. GA
Drawings and Technical Data Sheets will be updated accordingly.
If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the
IPS&M Marketing Team& Installations Team.
Terry Long
IPS&M Marketing
+44 (0) 1733 584978
Issued by: IPS&M Marketing, Peterborough, PE1 5NA, England.
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correct at time of going to print.