What causes low power in a diesel engine?
1. Clogged Fuel Filter. The fuel filter removes impurities from the gas so that they don’t find their way into the engine. If the fuel filter is clogged, then it won’t be able to properly filter out contaminants, which will cause the engine to eventually lose power.
What should the oil pressure be on a 3126 Cat?
To much in a Cat can lower the pressure. 28 sounds about normal for idling and low RPMS, should run about 40 psi normal operation.
Why does my cat 3126 have low power?
Connect a clear plastic hose to the return to fuel tank hose on discharge end of fuel pressure regulator for clear stream of fuel coming from engine while engine at idle and high idle. If you have lot of air or foam in fuel clear line returning to fuel tank than that would cause low power.
Where does the oil go in a cat 3126 engine?
Cliff note version; engine oil is pressurized to around 3000 psi and sent to the fuel injectors (via HEUI pump) it uses that high pressure oil to push a piston inside the fuel injector (oil on top, fuel on bottom of piston) to atomize the fuel, the injectors are controlled by a solenoid on top of each.
Why does the cat 3126 have one solenoid?
The CAT design only has one solenoid where the Later Navistar design in the video has two. engine oil consumption via leaking piston sealing inside injectors. low power, oil breaks down and cannot be pressurized any more or is aerated. injector o-ring failure, causing cross contamation of fuel and oil, usually oil ends up in the fuel tank.
What should I do if my cat C7 loses power?
It should bring up a code, loss of power, diagnostic usually starts, low boost, test the CAC, low fuel pressure, change the filters and be sure they are on properly, and the right ones, and proper pressure. The air system filter plugged, or exhaust. Turbo seized or malfunctioning, Valve set to tight.