Perkins 4.182
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The Perkins 4.182 was a diesel engine
built by Mazda
(Toyo Kogyo) under licence from Perkins Engines Company Limited, and was fitted to numerous Mazda light vehicles; primarily van
s, utilities (pickups
) and light truck
s. It was known as the HA series Mazda Diesel, and was termed the 3000 model in vehicles (3.0L).
The "Early" HA engine uses 31.75mm gudgeon (wrist) pins, has indirect fuel injection
, and uses pressed
sheet metal
("tin") rocker (valve) covers.
"Late" version, 10/1980 onwards
The "Late" HA engine uses 30mm diameter gudgeon (wrist) pins, uses direct fuel injection, and has aluminium alloy
rocker (valve) covers.
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
built by Mazda
Mazda
is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales...
(Toyo Kogyo) under licence from Perkins Engines Company Limited, and was fitted to numerous Mazda light vehicles; primarily van
Van
A van is a kind of vehicle used for transporting goods or groups of people.In British English usage, it can be either specially designed or based on a saloon or sedan car, the latter type often including derivatives with open backs...
s, utilities (pickups
Pickup truck
A pickup truck is a light motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area .-Definition:...
) and light truck
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
s. It was known as the HA series Mazda Diesel, and was termed the 3000 model in vehicles (3.0L).
Versions
"Early" version, 1977 to 9/1980The "Early" HA engine uses 31.75mm gudgeon (wrist) pins, has indirect fuel injection
Indirect injection
In an internal combustion engine, the term indirect injection refers to a fuel injection where fuel is not directly injected into the combustion chamber...
, and uses pressed
Stamping press
A stamping press is a metalworking machine tool used to shape or cut metal by deforming it with a die.-Bolster plate:The bolster plate is a large block of metal upon which the bottom portion of a die is clamped; the bolster plate is stationary...
sheet metal
Sheet metal
Sheet metal is simply metal formed into thin and flat pieces. It is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking, and can be cut and bent into a variety of different shapes. Countless everyday objects are constructed of the material...
("tin") rocker (valve) covers.
"Late" version, 10/1980 onwards
The "Late" HA engine uses 30mm diameter gudgeon (wrist) pins, uses direct fuel injection, and has aluminium alloy
Aluminium alloy
Aluminium alloys are alloys in which aluminium is the predominant metal. The typical alloying elements are copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon and zinc. There are two principal classifications, namely casting alloys and wrought alloys, both of which are further subdivided into the categories...
rocker (valve) covers.