Covers, shields and housings enclose and protect engine assemblies, direct fluids where they are needed, and keep radiant heat away from components that cannot tolerate it. This group covers rocker and valve covers, timing covers, flywheel and bell housings, gear housings, heat shields, guards and inspection plates. On generating sets the bell housing carries the alternator, so its condition and alignment affect the whole drive line rather than just the engine. Heat shields matter in enclosed plant rooms where radiant heat from exhaust and turbocharger has nowhere to dissipate and can degrade nearby hoses, wiring and sensors.
AMS Parts supplies a wide range of covers, shields & housings components for Perkins engines used in power generation, marine, and industrial applications. Browse the full range below, or contact us for specific requirements.
Browse our range of Covers, Shields & Housings parts below. Use the search bar above to find a specific part number, or request a quote.
It carries and aligns the alternator to the engine. Distortion or wear there produces misalignment that loads the crankshaft rear bearing and the alternator bearing.
Yes. Radiant heat has little chance to dissipate in an enclosure, so shielding protects hoses, wiring and sensors that would otherwise degrade quickly.
A distorted flange, over-tightened fasteners, a reused gasket, or a blocked crankcase breather raising internal pressure.
