DIESEL ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING

The engine does not start or stalls just after starting:

  • The starting motor may not be turning, which may be either due to a faulty starting motor, discharged battery, sulphated terminals or loose connections. Check these causes and rectify the defects.


  • If the engine still does not start, it may be due to an airlock in the fuel system. Priming the fuel system will drive the air out, which may be done as per the instruction of the vehicle manufacturer.


  • If Lack of fuel in the engine system, inspect the fuel tank and ensure that the fuel supply is in the ‘on’ position.


  • May be fuel containing water, so you may be checked by taking out some fuel from the bottom of the fuel tank allowing it to stand. If the water is there, it will settle down to the bottom.


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Excessive knocking


  • Excessive carbon deposits will also cause knocking. To remove this defect, the engine has to be opened up for decarbonization.


  • In case fuel injection may be excessively advanced, this may be tested and adjusted. 




Excessive fuel consumption

We should save fuel for the future world, but the modern world does not help that. If we correct our driving skills for fuel save, it will give us more fuel for the future.

  • First, we must check the vehicle before driving. Leakage in the fuel system is quite common. If leak in the fuel system, which may be rectified.


  • Adjusted fuel injection pump timing when it is not correct.


  • Contaminated fuel may be the cause of excessive fuel consumption. Pure fuel is the correct choice for the engine.


  • Check valve tappet clearance may not be correct, if not correctly adjusted.
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