Perkins 4-154 Injector Seals

[ulpilot45]

Thoses seal are sold by Dipaco in Nevada they are an aftermarket replacement for factory parts

[gettinthere]

what's with dipaco requiring registration just to surf their website?

[skipgundlach]

Originally Posted by Hannah on 'Rita T'

Try Foley's in Massachusetts or any tractor dealer.

DO NOT, under any circumstances, deal with Foley unless you walk in with the part you want and walk out with what you want, satisfied that it's right.

Do a search for Dr. Diesel, and/or Foley for endless horror stories...

As to the rings you picture, I've never seen a 4-154 with one on it.

As to other hard-to-find 4-154 parts, I highly recommend Mark Talacki at

Mark Talacki
General Manager
Jobbersinc.com
1601 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Phone: 215 236 8500
Fax: 215 236 8504
Email: mark@jobbersinc.com
Diesel Engines, Gas engines, Fuel Injection Systems for Industrial, Agricultural, Truck & Marine

Great guy, great support...

L8R

Skip, wishing he'd gone there rather than Dr. Diesel (you could probably find a thread in CF on the subject from about a year ago...)

[skipgundlach]

Originally Posted by SV Escape Plan

This photo shows the seal, its orange. It does appear to just be an o-ring. I guess Im not wondering jsut what it does if the copper washers are in fact doing the sealing job. I suppose the ting to do will be to remove one and measure it then try Mcmaster or others. I sent the photo to Foley to see if they had an "Alternative" solution if this partis in fact NLA.

Very curious. Your injectors are flattops; mine are conical. The only flattops I've seen are on 236s...

L8R

Skip, blessed with a great connection at the moment, lying George Town Exuma Bahamas

[SV Demeter]

I emailed Mark Talacki about the seals and heres what he had to say:

"Dust seals; leave it alone, we do not have & you are OK."

Best Regards,

Mark Talacki

Sort of thinking this is a non issue at this point.

[gettinthere]

Originally Posted by SV Escape Plan

I emailed Mark Talacki about the seals and heres what he had to say:

"Dust seals; leave it alone, we do not have & you are OK."

Best Regards,

Mark Talacki

Sort of thinking this is a non issue at this point.

Meaning that if they are cracked they won't pose a problem? Or that you can leave them off?

[SV Demeter]

I took it to mean that they dont really do anything and could be left off. I am going to take a closer look at the one thats broken and I may end up just making a replacement out of rubber hose if its easy.

Its really a shame parts are such a challenge for this engine because mine has about 2500 hours on it and seems to be in great shape (knocking on wood now). I just get concerned taking off on a long distance cruise with it knowing that if I have a problem parts may not be available. I hate the idea of having to replace the engine because something relatively simple like a freshwater cooling pump is no longer available.