Will a stuck injector cause white smoke?
A Faulty Fuel Injector Without getting too technical, the injectors that deliver the fuel to the combustion chamber can leak or become stuck in the open position. This means too much fuel in the engine that needs to burn off and be expelled. This is seen as gray or white smoke from the exhaust.
What causes injector Chuffing?
It occurs when the injector does not seal against the injector seat in the cylinder head. Often a chuffing sound is heard or black “tar” can be seen around the injectors. The reason for this is that the seat in the cylinder head has been eroded by the escaping combustion gases resulting in damage to the seat.
Why is my cat 320C excavator engine stalling?
I have been having a lot of trouble with a CAT 320C Excavator (S/N BDE00683) with 16 000 hours on the clock, which my boss just bought. The excavator is well serviced, engine looks and works well, but when under load, the engine revs go down very fast, it stalls and there is no hydraulic power. I can excavate only with the tip of the bucket.
What should boost pressure be on Cat 320C?
I used a boost pressure gauge and when fully loaded I get +0,8 bar (11,6 psi) turbo boost (relative pressure, I live exactly at sea level). However, I had no luck finding reference information what the boost pressure should be.
What makes up the undercarriage of a caterpillar 320C?
320C structural components and undercarriage are the backbone of the machine’s durability. Booms and Sticks. Built for performance and long service life, Caterpillar booms and sticks are large, welded, box-section structures with thick, multi-plate fabrications in high-stress areas. Reach Boom.
Where are the test ports on a 320C excavator?
The 320C is equipped with S•O•SSM sampling ports and hydraulic test ports for the hydraulic system, engine oil and for coolant. A test connection for the Cat Electronic Technician (Cat ET) is located behind the cab. Handrails and Steps. Larger handrails and steps assist operator in climbing on and off machine.