Try to find the Perkins publication number TP 6726 – that is the official workshop manual for the A3/A4 range. If you see that number, you have the real deal.
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This is the quick-reference guide. It lists the bore and stroke (approx. 3.5 inches bore and 4.0 inches stroke), compression ratio (usually around 15.5:1 for IDI models), and firing order (1-2-3). It also lists the fluid capacities: Try to find the Perkins publication number TP
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