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 Perkins 4000 Series Technical Training Assessment

This assessment is designed to enable technical personnel to obtain

recognition for distance product training. Reference to the training CD and the
appropriate workshop manual may be required to complete the
following multiple-choice questions.

(Please ‘mark’ the relevant box)

1. What is the first sequential check to be carried out after fitting the unit
injectors?

A: Position and lock the governor linkage at 10% open and

check the ‘No Fuel’ setting.
B: Use a DTI to measure the unit pump plunger travel.
C: Check and adjust the clearance between the pump rocker
arm and unit injector.

2. What is the purpose of setting the timing / datum pins of the unit injectors?

A: To increase the engine power output.

B: To establish a starting / reference point for injection timing.
C: To lock the injectors in the ‘No Fuel Position’.

3. The 4006-23TAG engine has been introduced. What type of governor is

fitted to this engine?

A: Digital
B: Analogue.

4. Why are there two pointers when lining the timing marks on the Vee form
engines?

A: One of the pointers is a spare.

B: There are two banks of cylinders on Vee form engines,
therefore two pointers.
C: To prevent parallax error.

5. If you find it necessary to adjust the governor settings on the 4006-23TAG

engine; how are the adjustments implemented?

A: Manually with a screwdriver.

B: They are programmable
6. Look at the following illustration; it shows three example positions when
checking the ‘No Fuel Position’ with the recommended special tool. Please
write in the boxes the number that corresponds with the label (i.e. if you
think number 3 illustration is Fuel Correct write 3 in the Fuel Correct box.)

Fuel Correct Fuel Just High Fuel Just Low

7. How many cylinders do the Vee form engines have?

A: 6,8,12 & 16.

B: 6 & 8.
C: 12 & 16.

8. What direction must the engine flywheel be turned when timing the
engine?

A: Clockwise.
B: Anti-clockwise.

9. On an in-line engine, which end is the number 1 cylinder?

A: Same end as the Damper.

B: Same end as the Flywheel.

10. When setting Valve Tappet clearances, the engine should be rotated

A: Anti-clockwise at the Flywheel.

B: Clockwise at the Flywheel.
C: Any direction, it does not matter.