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3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Testing and Adjusting – Water Temperature Regulator – Test

Posted on April 5, 2021 by sam

Introduction This procedure is intended to give information on testing the water temperature regulator. Test Procedure Remove the water temperature regulator from the engine.  …

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3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Testing and Adjusting – Cooling System – Test

Posted on February 1, 2021 by sam

This engine has a pressurized cooling system. A pressurized cooling system has two advantages. The cooling system can be operated in a safe manner at…

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3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Testing and Adjusting – Cooling System – Inspect

Posted on February 1, 2021 by sam

Cooling systems that are not regularly inspected are the cause for increased engine temperatures. Make a visual inspection of the cooling system before any tests…

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3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Testing and Adjusting – Cooling System – Check – Overheating

Posted on February 1, 2021 by sam

Above normal coolant temperatures can be caused by many conditions. Use the following procedure to determine the cause of above normal coolant temperatures: Check the…

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3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Testing and Adjusting – Increased Engine Oil Temperature – Inspect

Posted on February 1, 2021 by sam

When the engine is at operating temperature and the engine is using SAE 10W30 or SAE 15W40 oil, the maximum oil temperature should be 110…

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3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Testing and Adjusting – Excessive Engine Oil Consumption – Inspect

Posted on February 1, 2021 by sam

Engine Oil Leaks on the Outside of the Engine Check for leakage at the seals at each end of the crankshaft. Look for leakage at…

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3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Testing and Adjusting – Engine Oil Pump – Inspect

Posted on January 15, 2021 by sam

The inlet screen of the supply tube for the engine oil pump can have a restriction. This will cause cavitation and a loss of oil…

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3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Testing and Adjusting – Engine Oil Pressure – Test

Posted on January 15, 2021 by sam

Measuring Engine Oil Pressure Illustration 2 g00293197 Location of the oil gallery plug (1) Oil gallery plug Illustration 3 g02475876 (2) Alternate location of the…

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3406E and 3456 Engine Valve Lash Adjustment

Posted on January 15, 2021October 5, 2023 by sam

If the measurement of valve lash is not within this range, an adjustment is necessary according to cat 3406e valve adjustment sequence.

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3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Testing and Adjusting – Aftercooler – Test

Posted on January 12, 2021 by sam

Table 1 Tools Needed Part Number Part Name Quantity 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group 1 FT-1984 Aftercooler Testing Group 1 Visual Inspection Inspect the following parts…

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