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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Pedal-Mounted Throttle Sensor

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

Pedal-Mounted Throttle Sensor The Pedal-Mounted Throttle Sensor is mounted on the back of the OEM supplied pedal. No adjustments are required for the Pedal-Mounted Throttle…

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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Throttle Position Sensor Adjustment

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is used to provide a throttle signal to the Electronic Control Module (ECM). Sensor output is a constant frequency signal…

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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Air In Fuel

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

Probable Cause: Install a 4P8278 sight glass in the fuel return line and operate the engine to check for gas bubbles, an indication of air…

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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Soot In The Inlet Manifold

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

Probable Cause: * Engine Design * Defective Valve Or Seat 1. Engine design: On diesel engines a small amount of soot is normal. This is…

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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Loss Of Coolant

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

A. Outside Leaks (Go to Step 1) Probable Cause(s): * Leaks In Hoses Or Connections * Leaks In The Radiator And/Or Expansion Tank * Leaks…

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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Problem Fuel In Coolant

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

Probable Cause: * Defect In Unit Injector Sleeve 1. Defect in unit injector sleeve: Remove unit injectors and inspect sleeves in cylinder head unit injector…

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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Problem Fuel In Lubrication Oil

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

Probable Cause(s): * Defective Upper Seal On Unit Injector * Porosity In Cylinder Head * Porosity In Fuel Filter Base * Defective Seal In The…

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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Problem Alternator Has Noise

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

Probable Cause(s): * Drive Belt For Alternator Is Worn Or Has A Defect * Loose Alternator Drive Pulley * Drive Belt And Drive Pulley For…

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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Problem Alternator Charge Too High

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

Probable Cause(s): * Alternator Or Alternator Regulator Has Loose Connections * Alternator Regulator Has A Defect * Alternator Field Lead Shorted To Battery Voltage 1.…

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3116 and 3126 Truck Engines Problem No Charging Current, Or Low Or Irregular Charging Current

Posted on July 25, 2017 by sam

Probable Cause(s): * Loose Drive Belt For Alternator * Charging Or Ground Return Circuit Or Battery Connections Have A Defect * Alternator Regulator Has A…

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