Engine PERKINS 4.99

Diesel Engine PERKINS 4.99

The PERKINS 4.99 is a diesel engine manufactured by Perkins Engine Company Limited. The distination 4.99 indicated four-cylinders and 99 cubic inche (1.6 L) capacity. Wet sleeves, used in London Taxis.

Family name of the engine 4.99 is the EA and is part of series of engines PERKINS 4.108 .

The 4.108 is a family of compact diesel engines 4 cylinders for handling, compressors, industrial uses, and marine too. Great actor during the years 70 to 90 it is no more produced today.The marine version for sail boats from 8 to 14 meters was a really compact and light engine with a wise power increasing the reliabiity.

Technical features of Perkins 4.99 engine:

Type code EA
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 76.2 mm
Stroke 88.9 mm
Cubic capacity 1.62 cm3
Combustion system      Indirect injection
Compression ratio 22:1
Rotation Counter clockwise viewed from the front    
Size -
Power 35.8 kW at 4000 r/min