Usage:
1. Preparation of vehicle for fuel consumption test (consult dynamometer manufacturer's operating instructions for specific details on correct operation).
NOTE: Always perform the Primary Engine Test procedure before vehicle is installed on chassis dynamometer.
a. Place vehicle on the chassis dynamometer. Tie the vehicle in a way that will not add any load to the drive wheels. Do not pull wheels down into dynamometer drive rolls.
Check the radiator coolant level, crankcase oil level, tire pressure, tire condition, remove rocks from the tire tread and connect exhaust system.
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Recapped tires should be run on a chassis dynamometer only at the customer's own risk. |
b. The maximum acceptable fuel rate must be calculated for the customer's engine by use of the formula that follows:
Find the rated brake specific fuel consumption (lb-bhp/hr) from the RACK SETTING INFORMATION and add .010 in. manufacturing tolerance. Multiply this value by the advertised engine horsepower (plus 3% manf. tol.) and divide by the density of the fuel (lbs/gal).
c. Calculate the allowable limits that the customer can expect from his engine and present these figures to him. Caterpillar engines are rated with the conditions that follow:
Measure and record these variables. Advertised engine bhp (less 3% manufacturing tolerance) can then be corrected to test conditions by use of procedure and correction tables found in Special Instruction GEG01024.
2. Operate vehicle at 60% of rated speed with moderate load until oil and coolant temperatures reach their normal range for operation.
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If there is a heavy vibration, drive shaft whip, tire bounce, etc., do not continue with dynamometer test until cause of the problem is corrected. Engines that have had new internal parts installed should be operated on a run-in schedule before operation at full load. |
Put transmission in direct gear and the differential in the highest speed ratio. Operate vehicle at maximum engine speed and increase chassis dynamometer load until a speed of 50 rpm less than rated speed is reached (continuity light should be on). Maintain this speed for one minute and record the engine speed, wheel horsepower and fuel rate.
3. If the fuel rate and the wheel horsepower are both acceptable, then the engine is not the cause of the complaint, or the complaint is not valid. Refer to section PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE OR VEHICLE OPERATION.
4. If the wheel horsepower is low, regardless of how the fuel rate measures, refer to the LOW POWER TROUBLESHOOTING CHART. The low power problem must be corrected first.
5. If fuel rate and wheel horsepower are both too high, check the balance point of the engine (speed at which the load stop pin just touches the torque spring or stop bar). At this point the continuity light should flicker (go off and on dimly).
If the balance point is high, the high idle will have to be decreased to lower the balance point to the correct rpm (point at which the continuity light just comes on). If the balance point is correct, see Procedure No. 8.
6. If the fuel rate is high and the wheel horsepower is acceptable, check the static timing of the fuel injection pump camshaft to the engine flywheel by use of 4N6430 Timing Pin. If timing pin does not go into camshaft notch when flywheel timing bolt is installed, see Fuel System of the Testing and Adjusting section of this Service Manual for the subject FUEL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS. If static timing is correct, see Procedure No. 7.
NOTE: Do not do this test with Chassis Dynamometer load on the engine. The transducers are designed for engine no-load conditions.
Check to see if advance is smooth and constant through the proper speed range. For complete procedure and correct amount of advance for a particular engine, see Special Instruction SMHS6964.
8. If the fuel rate is still too high, install 5S4203 Field Service Tool Group and check the fuel system setting. The correct fuel system setting is given in RACK SETTING INFORMATION. If fuel system setting is not correct, the adjustment procedure is shown in Testing and Adjusting section of this Service Manual under subject FUEL SYSTEM SETTING.
If fuel system setting is correct, see Procedure No. 9.
9. Check the fuel nozzles with the 5P4150 Nozzle Tester. The complete test procedure is shown in the Testing and Adjusting section of this Service Manual. See subject CHECKING THE FUEL INJECTION VALVES.
If the nozzles have been wire brushed or do not meet Caterpillar Tractor Company Specifications, they must be replaced.
If the nozzles are good, remove the complete fuel injection pump housing and check the off-engine lifter settings with the fuel injection test bench. Special Instruction SEHS7281 gives the complete procedure for use of the test bench.