What kind of engine does a C7 HEUI have?
C7 HEUI engines were notorious for the hp oil pump bearing and pistons failing and passing metal in the HP Oil system and wiping out injectors and huei pump.
When does a cat C7 lose its power?
My C7 has plenty of power until the engine temp reaches 150 degrees. Then it experiences the power loss. Runs like a bat out hell until it comes out of cold mode.
What to do if your truck has no power?
Truck has no power and bogges down down when given throttle. I have changed the plugs, distributor cap and rotor. Still did not fix the problem. Replaced the throttle position sensor and thought I found the problem but still bogges down.
Why is my CX-7 showing signs of surging?
My CX-7 with 75K is showing similar signs of surging. This has occurred for some time when in the manual mode and in 1st gear, extreme surging. Now this is occurring in all gears under acceleration. Plugs have been replaced, premium fuel and Chevron Techron as fuel injection cleaner is standard procedure. Tranny fluid fresh as well.
What was the problem with the Caterpillar CAT C7 engine?
The ACERT Technology had a lot of problems for Caterpillar, first with the CAT C7 but more so later on with the CAT 13 and CAT 15 engines. The technology was really the first generation emissions technology for heavy duty diesel engines. The ACERT technology was prone to numerous regeneration issues. Drivers reported low power and low fuel economy.
How to check a cat C7 loss of acceleration?
The best way to check is to inspect the IPR which in built inside the huei pump, and also pull the big plug on the pack of the cylinder head for the oil rail and catch the oil and inspect for metal and brass. I did not do a lot of them, C7’s but the 3126’s I did from day 1.
What’s the top speed of a cat C7?
Top speed might be 35 – 40 mph. Need to kinda feather the throttle until the engine temp comes up to then it runs fine. See this thread……
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Why is my cat C7 in cold mode?
Somethings going on when it come out of cold mode. You most likely need a set of injectors. If your high pressure pump was replaced due to failure, then it may have contaminated the injectors. The injector map is in cold mode (rich) until 165 deg.
What kind of pump does a C7 engine use?
Just a thought! The early C7 engines were HEUI. They also had the fairly early version of the HEP HEUI pump, and were prone to breaking springs on the delivery valves of the high pressure pump. Your symptoms sound about right for a HEUI pump problem.
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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.
Is the HEUI still used in Caterpillar engines?
Although HEUI would still technically be employed in later engines (the 6.0L Power Stroke, Navistar VT365 and MaxxForce DT), due to these engines using injection system components from Sturman Industries (and Caterpillar owning the term HEUI), you’ll find that the HEUI acronym doesn’t exist in any engine literature.
What happens when a cat HEUI pump fails?
The Ford power strokes uses a in line filter on thier HUEI pumped engines. I used the same in line filter on the C-9 (it fits). This screen is a very fine screen. It will plug up fast when the HUEI falls apart and the engine will die due to the lack of oil going to the injectors. It is mounted coming right off the HUEI pump.
How does the HEUI fuel injection system work?
An interesting yet complicated injection system that functions by using pressurized engine oil to fire its fuel injectors, HEUI is the perpetual underdog in diesel performance.