
RENR9348-01 45
Troubleshooting Section
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine continuously for more than
30 seconds. All
ow the starting motor to cool for two
minutes before cranking the engine again.
4. Prime the fuel s
ystem if any of the following
procedures have been performed:
•
Replacement o
fthefuelfilters
•
Service on the low pressure fuel supply circuit
•
Replacement of unit injectors
Note: Check th
e fuel system for air. Refer to Systems
Operation/Testing and Adjusting, “Air in Fuel - Test”
for information that is related to checking the fuel
system for air
.
5. Check fuel quality. Cold weather adversely
affects the c
haracteristics of the fuel. Refer to the
engine’s Operation and Maintenance Manual for
information on improving the characteristics of the
fuel during c
old weather operation.
6. Check the fi ltered fuel pressure while the
engine is be
ing cranked. Refer to Systems
Operation/Testing and Adjusting for the test
procedure and for the correct pressure values.
If the fuel pressure is low, replace the fuel filters.
Clean the primary filter/water separator of debris.
Refer to the
Operation and Maintenance Manual
for details.
If the fuel
pressure is still low, check the operation
of the fuel pressure regulating valve. Also, check
for the proper operation of the fuel transfer pump.
Refer to Sy
stems Operation/Testing and Adjusting
for test information.
i02286073
Mechanical N oise (Knock) in
Engine
SMCS Code: 1000-035
The proba
ble root causes are listed below:
•
Faulty accessory
•
Damage to valve train components
•
Failure o
f connecting rod bearing
•
Crankshaft bearings
Perform the following checks:
1. Isolate the source of the noise. Remove
the suspect eng
ine accessories. Inspect
the suspect engine accessories. Repair the
engine accessories and/or replace the engine
accessories.
2. Remove the valve cover from the suspect
cylinder(s)
. Check the following items for damage:
camshaft, valve rotocoil, valve springs, roller
followers (rocker arm), rocker shaft, bridges, and
injectors. C
heck for valves that do not move freely.
Remove the cylinder head and inspect the valves.
Replace any damaged parts. If damage has
occurred, e
nsure that the following components
are free of contamination: cylinder liner, piston,
and exhaust system. Replace any damaged parts.
3. Inspect the connecting rod bearings and the
bearing surfaces (journals) on the crankshaft.
Check the pi
ston pin for excessive wear. Replace
any damaged parts.
4. Check main
journals of the crankshaft and the
main journal bearings for excessive wear. Replace
any damaged parts.
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Noise Coming from C ylin der
SMCS Code: 1000-035
Probable Causes
•
Diagnostic codes
•
Fuel quality
•
Unit injectors
•
Valve lash
•
Cylinder head and related components
Recommended Actions
Diagnostic Codes
Check for active diagnostic codes on the Caterpillar
Electronic Technician (ET). Troubleshoot any active
codes before continuing with this procedure.
Fuel Quality
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for
information on the characteristics of the fuel.