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3 years 7 months ago #226222
by Bluegrass1985
Just started our D2 after setting for several years. It runs but has a miss and fuel pressure gauge is only in the middle of the range. Goes up slightly when throttling up. Tractor has all new filters and a valve job. Bores looked pretty tight. Almost no smoke. Does anyone have any thoughts.
Thanks Don
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3 years 7 months ago #226226
by neil
Whip the cover plate off the injection pump body and check that all pumps are moving. Then give it a workout and see if it clears up. Pressure in middle of range is not a bad condition, it just means that it's time to check filters etc. Mine barely registers but still runs ok. My understanding is that Cat intended for the machine to continue to run fine as the filter clogged but the gauge would enable the operator or maintenance guy to easily see when it's time to replace the filter. Of course, a worn transfer pump etc. would also be a source of low(er) pressure readings so I'd imagine that the serviceman's reference would also make the suggestion to check that component and repair / replace if found lacking.
Cheers,
Neil
Pittsford, NY
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