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Perkins Crankcase Breather Filters
Perkins 2654A104 Crankcase Breather Filter
A crankcase ventilation element listed for Perkins 1103, 1104 and 1106 Series engines. It is not an engine-oil filter. Confirm the build, installed position and old part number before ordering.
- Part number
- 2654A104
- Type
- Crankcase breather (ventilation) element
- Engine reference
- Perkins 1103 / 1104 / 1106 Series (to be confirmed)
Availability and delivery terms confirmed with quotation.
What the 2654A104 Is — a Breather, Not an Oil Filter
The 2654A104 is a crankcase breather. It filters air drawn into the crankcase and manages crankcase pressure, separating oil mist from crankcase gases so oil does not escape into the intake or atmosphere. It is not a lube-oil filter and does not protect the oil gallery.
Sellers call the same number a “breather oil filter”, an “engine ventilation filter” and a “crankcase ventilation filter” — and some listings title it a plain “oil filter”. The job does not change: this is the crankcase ventilation element. The engine-oil filter is a separate part with a different job.
This is the breather for the 1103, 1104 and 1106 Series. Perkins also carries a crankcase breather for the VK 1106C-E60TA — 2652A016, a different element. If your engine is the VK 1106C-E60TA, confirm by serial before ordering either. Perkins is used as an engine application and reference name only; this is a reference, not a fitment certificate.
Three Records That Have to Agree
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Engine build
Maker, model and full serial or build number — to fix the application, the 1103/1104/1106 family versus the VK 1106C-E60TA.
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Installed position
The breather position on the engine, and whether it is being serviced as part of a crankcase-ventilation check.
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Complete old number
The complete number on the removed element, including the A and any suffix. Where the manual, parts record and old element disagree, send all three.
2654A104 Specifications
We publish only the fields that agree across listings. Outside diameter, length and form are withheld: listings conflict, and a copied figure is not evidence. Those values are confirmed against the manufacturer specification for your build and stated in your quotation.
| Check | What listings say | How to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Engine-maker number | Perkins 2654A104 | Check the Perkins parts record |
| Role | Crankcase breather (ventilation) element; some listings call it an “oil filter” | Check the position you are servicing |
| Thread | M22 × 1.5 | Confirm against the manufacturer specification |
| Caterpillar cross-reference | 2735711 cited | Confirm against the build record |
| Outside diameter, length, form | Not published | Confirmed per quotation |
Swipe horizontally to view all columns.
2654A104 Cross-References Are Candidates, Not Confirmations
| Brand | Candidate reference |
|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 2735711 |
| Fleetguard | CV51301 |
| Baldwin | CV15016 |
| WIX | WA11201 |
| Mann+Hummel | W10010 |
| Hengst | H104WL |
| HiFi Filter | SAO6110 |
| Manitou | 743204 |
| FG Wilson | 20000-12701 |
Candidate references only. Lists differ; confirm against the engine record. Perkins Engines is part of Caterpillar Inc.; the Caterpillar number names the same reference in a different parts system.
Applications, and How a 2654A104 Order Is Quoted
Start with the engine, not the vehicle.
Perkins 1103 / 1104 / 1106 Series
Applications are engine-led: generator sets, agricultural machinery, plant and marine duty. The same element appears on equipment lists under Caterpillar, Manitou, Volvo and FG Wilson generator numbering; confirm those on the machine’s own record, not on the filter’s.
Industrial cross-references also require a check against the machine’s parts record.
Know exactly what is being quoted.
We check each line against the parts record and position, then state the offered item, maker, complete number, quantity and delivery terms.
No real-time stock feed is published; availability is confirmed against your list.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is a Perkins 2654A104 crankcase breather filter?
A Perkins crankcase ventilation element listed for 1103, 1104 and 1106 Series engines. It is not an oil filter. Always pair the number with “Perkins crankcase breather filter” when searching or ordering.
Is 2654A104 an oil filter or a breather filter?
It is the crankcase breather (ventilation) element. The engine-oil filter is a separate part. Sellers use both labels for the same part; the job is crankcase ventilation.
What is the Caterpillar number for 2654A104?
2735711 is the most-traded cross-reference. It is a candidate to review, not proof of fitment; confirm it on the machine’s own record.
What is the difference between 2654A104 and 2652A016?
Different engine applications. 2654A104 serves the 1103, 1104 and 1106 Series; 2652A016 is listed for the VK 1106C-E60TA. Confirm the application by serial before ordering.
Does 2654A104 fit my Perkins 1104?
Only the serial and the position confirm that. Send both with the old number.
Confirm the Number, Then Confirm the Build
The Perkins 2654A104 crankcase breather filter is quoted against a build, a position and a number, in that order: the number finds a candidate, and the build and old element decide. Send engine model, build number and the number printed on the element you are removing.