
RENR9348-01 37
Troubleshooting Section
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Valve adjustment
Recommended Actions
Air Inlet or Exhaust S ystem
1. Check the air in
let system for restrictions and/or
for leaks.
a. Check for an ai
r filter restriction.
b. Perform a visual inspection of the system for
restrictions
and/or for leaks in the air inlet
piping .
2. Ensure that th
e turbocharger is in good repair.
3. Check the exhaust system for restrictions.
4. Repair any leaks that were found. Remove
any restrictions that were found. Replace any
damaged comp
onents that were found.
Engine Speed/Timing
1. Check the calibration of the engine speed/timing
sensor. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Engine
Speed/Timin
g Sensor - Calibrate”.
2. Verify that the crankshaft and the camshaft drive
gears are set
with the proper orientation. Refer to
the Disassembly and Assembly manual.
Atmospheri
cPressureSensor
Check the atmospheric pressure sensor for dirt
and/or for d
ebris. Remove any dirt and/or debris that
is present. The correct reading for the atmospheric
pressure is between 50 kPa (7.25 psi) and 100 kPa
(14.5 psi)
.
Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor, “F uel
Position”
, and/or “FRC Fuel Limit”
1. Monitor the status of “Fuel Position” and “Rated
Fuel Limit
” while the engine is operating under full
load. If “Fuel Position” equals “Rated Fuel Limit”
and “Fuel Position” is less than “FRC Fuel Limit”,
the Elect
ronic Control Module (ECM) is providing
the correct control. Otherwise, proceed to the next
Step.
2. Verify that there are no active diagnostic codes for
the intake manifold pressure sensor.
3. Monitor the status of “Intake Manifold Pressure”
and “Atmospheric Pressure” on the Caterpillar
Electro
nic Technician (ET). When the engine is
not running, “Intake Manifold Pressure” should be
0kPa(0psi).
Note: A problem with the “FRC Fuel Limit” will only
cause black smo
ke during acceleration. A problem
with the “FRC Fuel Limit” will not cause black smoke
during steady state operation.
Flash File
Verify that th
e correct flash file is installed. Refer
to Troubleshooting, “Flash Programming” for
information.
Fuel Quality
Cold weather
adversely affects the characteristics of
the fuel. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual
for information on improving the characteristics of the
fuel during c
old weather operation.
Valve Adjustment
Check the valve adjustment. Refer to Systems
Operation/Testing and Adjusting for information on
valve adjus
tments.
i02410997
Excessive Engin e O il
Consumption
SMCS Code: 1348-035
Probable Causes
•
Oil leaks
•
Oil level
•
Turbocharger seal
•
Internal engine wear
Recommended Actions
Oil Leaks
Check the engine compartment for oil leaks. Repair
any oil leaks that are identified.
Oil Level
Check the engine oil level. Too much oil in the engine
crankcase can cause the engine to consume oil.
Remove excessive engine oil from the crankcase.
Ensure that the dipstick is properly calibrated
and/or that the dipstick is correct for the application.
Calibrate the dipstick and/or replace the dipstick.