Seized Perkins 4107 strange behaviour.

[Chayal]

Originally Posted by billgewater

Bloody depressing isn't it? And you wonder why folk keep asking about electric propulsion systems. Reciprocating engines just have too many internal problems and have probably reached the peak of their development and yet we clearly have intractable expensive problems with them.

With proper storage, operation, and maintenance... a lot of problems can be avoided ^

[Mike Banks]

Just strip the engine completely. All of the pistons need to come out and be checked--and any corroded liners and pistons replaced, valves and seats inspected and replaced if necessary or the block re-bored. it sounds like a big job to me--but if done properly, probably worth doing.

[SULAIRE123]

Hi FionaJC
we have the4108 similar engine with Hurth gearbox.
Engine apeared seized after a run with no previous warning signs.
Tried large socket & bar solid
Pulled engine & removed gearbox It was the imput shaft on the gearbox seized causing the misdiagnosis.
we could have unbolted the gearbox in situ and slid it out for rebuild and saved a lot of extra work may be worth trying. These are great engines and go on and on keep trying and good luck ! Hugh SY "Sulaire" Samos Greece

[AKA-None]

I’ve seen YouTube videos of people redirecting old diesels that have sat in a field for 20 or more years. Trees growing up in the vehicle so yes it’s possible to do in some conditions where you expect zero chance of it working.