What kind of engine does an international MaxxForce 7 have?
We received new International buses recently powered with Maxxforce 7 diesel engines and since they are a model I am not familiar with the best resource to start with is the operation and maintenance manual. Since I’m reading the manual front to back I thought it would be interesting to share this information.
How many international MaxxForce fault codes are there?
If you are unfortunate enough to have one of these engines, you’ll want the detailed troubleshooting for them as they are nothing but problems on the over 250 codes you could possibly receive. You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Google account.
Which is the diagnostic form for MaxxForce 7 diesel engine?
EGES-350–1 International® MaxxForce® 7Diagnostic Manual EGED-355–1 International® MaxxForce® 7 Diagnostic Form EGED-365 International® MaxxForce® 7 Electronic Control Systems Diagnostic Form Technical Service Literature is revised periodically and mailed automatically to “Revision Service” subscribers.
When did MaxxForce 7 engine start to derate?
Discussion in ‘ International Forum ‘ started by Gordy, Nov 2, 2016 . Hello everybody, hoping someone can help me out and stop the financial hemorrhaging I’ve experienced for months! Driving along the highway, and engine starts to derate.
Are there any problems with the MaxxForce 7?
All the Maxxforce series, including the 7, were bad. These problems were not limited to big rigs. School buses also had problems including losing the high-pressure fuel pumps, diluted engine oil, and lost oil pressure and the contaminate was the diesel fuel. This is just the beginning of problems with this engine.
Who is the company that makes MaxxForce engines?
Who Makes Maxxforce Engines? The company that made this engine is called International Truck and Engine but it is a subsidiary unit under the parent Navistar International. Before Navistar bought out International, the latter company had a stellar reputation for its trucks and motors.
When did Navistar start using MaxxForce 7 diesel engines?
In 2012 we acquired seven Navistar school buses with Maxxforce 7 diesel engines. They have been fairly reliable since then with a few glitches here and there.
What do you need to know about MaxxForce 7?
On the contrary I learned some valid facts about the Maxxforce 7 that will help me with maintenance care and scheduling. The ECM (electronic control module) monitors and controls sensors, actuators and valves to ensure maximum engine performance and compliance with EPA emissions requirements.
How to Prime a MaxxForce 7 diesel engine?
Dirty fuel in the injection system leads to big $$$ trouble. Prime the fuel system with seven key on/key off sequences. Off for 20 seconds… On for 15 seconds. This will obviously allow the fuel system to prime up slowly instead of turning the key on and cranking away until the engine starts.
How often do you change the fuel filter on a MaxxForce 7?
The Maxxforce 7 has primary and secondary fuel filters that do not have to be changed until any one of these intervals is reached: 48,280 km (30,000 miles), 12 months, 700 hours or 7570 liters (2000 gallons) of fuel. In our case we will change the fuel filters every MVI Decal Inspection which is once a year.