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A. Check for damage or a restriction in Find the restriction and repair or replace
the component.
A. Verify that turbocharger is not loose Verify that the problem is resolved.
or the clamps and bolts on the
turbocharger are not loose. Result: The turbocharger is not loose or
the clamps and bolts on the turbocharger
are not loose.
9. Check for Turbocharger for Result: The components listed are not
Proper Lubrication Turbocharger operating properly.
lubrication
A. Check the following components for Verify that the problem is resolved.
correct operation:
Result: The components listed are
Engine oil pump operating properly.
Engine oil bypass valve
Engine oil filter Proceed to Test Step 10.
Viscosity of the engine oil
Restrictions in oil lines
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Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
A. Verify that the correct type of engine Engine oil Verify that the problem is resolved.
oil is being used.
Result: The correct type of engine oil is
being used.
replaced.
Probable Cause
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Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
6. Check the Engine Glow Plugs Result: The glow plugs for the
Engine Glow fuel injection pump do not
A. Inspect the cable connections and the electrical Plugs operate correctly.
A. Ensure that the fuel shutoff solenoid operates Solenoid Verify that the problem is
correctly. resolved.
A. Check the timing of the fuel injection pump. Adjust Result: The operation of the
the timing or replace the fuel injection pump. Refer to fuel injection pump is not
the Specifications Module, "Fuel Injection Pump" correct.
topic for additional information.
The fuel injection pump must
B. Check the operation of the fuel rack linkage. be repaired or replaced.
Fuel injection
C. Make sure that the high-pressure fuel lines are Verify that the problem is
pump timing
connected to the fuel injection nozzles in the correct resolved.
order.
Result: The operation of the
D. Make sure that the mounting bolts of the fuel fuel injection pump is correct.
injection pump are tightened to the correct torque.
Inspect the fuel lines for leaks or for restrictions. The Proceed to Test Step 11.
damaged fuel lines or fittings must be repaired or
replaced.
12. Inspect the Fuel Injection Nozzles Result: A fuel injection nozzle
is not operating correctly.
A. Run the engine at the rpm that gives maximum
misfiring or rough running. Then, loosen a fuel line nut Replace the suspect fuel
on the injection line for each cylinder. Loosen one nut injection nozzle.
at a time. Then, tighten that nut before the next fuel Make sure that all of the fuel
line nut is loosened. If loosening the fuel line nut does injection nozzles are the
not affect the operation of the engine, the fuel injection correct type for the engine.
nozzle is probably suspect. Test the fuel injection Test the pressure setting of the
nozzle for that cylinder. fuel injection nozzles. Refer to
Fuel Injection the Specifications Module,
B. Make sure that the fuel injection nozzles are Nozzles "Fuel Injection Nozzles" topic
properly sealed in the threaded ports. Make sure that for additional information.
the fuel injection nozzles are correctly aligned in the
threaded ports. Make sure that the fuel injection Verify that the problem is
nozzles are tightened to the correct torque. Ensure that resolved.
the gaskets and the seat washers are installed on the
fuel injection nozzles correctly. Make sure that the Result: The fuel injection
bottom of the threaded ports are clean and free of nozzles are operating correctly.
debris. Make sure that the bottom of the threaded ports
do not contain extra gaskets. Proceed to Test Step 13.
The engine starts and the engine runs for a brief period of time and the engine stops.
Probable Cause
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Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
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Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
2. Check for Air in the Fuel System Find the air leak in the fuel
Air in the fuel system. Repair the fuel system.
A. Inspect the fuel system for air leaks in the system. system
Verify that the problem is
resolved.
A. Check the timing of the fuel injection pump. Adjust Result: The operation of the
the timing or replace the fuel injection pump. Refer to fuel injection pump is not
the Specifications Module, "Fuel Injection Pump" topic correct.
for additional information.
The fuel injection pump must
B. Check the operation of the fuel rack linkage. be repaired or replaced.
Fuel injection
C. Make sure that the high-pressure fuel lines are Verify that the problem is
pump timing
connected to the fuel injection nozzles in the correct resolved.
order.
Result: The operation of the
D. Make sure that the mounting bolts of the fuel fuel injection pump is correct.
injection pump are tightened to the correct torque.
Inspect the fuel lines for leaks or for restrictions. The Proceed to Test Step 5.
damaged fuel lines or fittings must be repaired or
replaced.
at a time. Then, tighten that nut before the next fuel Make sure that all of the fuel
line nut is loosened. If loosening the fuel line nut does injection nozzles are the
not affect the operation of the engine, the fuel injection correct type for the engine.
nozzle is probably suspect. Test the fuel injection Test the pressure setting of the
nozzle for that cylinder. fuel injection nozzles. Refer to
the Specifications Module,
B. Make sure that the fuel injection nozzles are "Fuel Injection Nozzles" topic
properly sealed in the threaded ports. Make sure that for additional information.
the fuel injection nozzles are correctly aligned in the
threaded ports. Make sure that the fuel injection Verify that the problem is
nozzles are tightened to the correct torque. Ensure that resolved.
the gaskets and the seat washers are installed on the
fuel injection nozzles correctly. Make sure that the Result: The fuel injection
bottom of the threaded ports are clean and free of nozzles are operating correctly.
debris. Make sure that the bottom of the threaded ports
do not contain extra gaskets. Proceed to Test Step 6.
Probable Cause
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Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
1. Check the Engine for Low Compression Result: The cylinders have low
compression.
A. Starting the engine may be difficult in warm
weather. The engine may not start in cold weather. Repair or replace the engine
Low compression is most frequently caused by the component causing low
following conditions: compression.
Low
compression
Cylinder walls are worn or damaged. Verify that the problem is
Piston rings are worn or broken. resolved.
The piston height is incorrect.
The piston height is incorrect. Result: The cylinders do not
The fuel injection nozzles are not seated correctly. have low compression.
The valve lash requires adjustment.
A. Check the timing of the fuel injection pump. Adjust Result: The operation of the
the timing or replace the fuel injection pump. Refer to fuel injection pump is not
the Specifications Module, "Fuel Injection Pump" correct.
topic for additional information.
The fuel injection pump must
B. Check the operation of the fuel rack linkage. be repaired or replaced.
Fuel injection
C. Make sure that the high-pressure fuel lines are Verify that the problem is
pump timing
connected to the fuel injection nozzles in the correct resolved.
order.
Result: The operation of the
D. Make sure that the mounting bolts of the fuel fuel injection pump is correct.
injection pump are tightened to the correct torque.
Inspect the fuel lines for leaks or for restrictions. The Proceed to Test Step 3.
damaged fuel lines or fittings must be repaired or
replaced.
Probable Cause