16/4/2020 C27 Generator Set GDS00001-UP(SEBP6167 - 19) - Documentation

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Product: GENERATOR SET
Model: C27 GENERATOR SET GDS
Configuration: C27 Generator Set GDS00001-UP

Troubleshooting
C27 and C32 Generator Set Engines
Media Number -RENR9348-17 Publication Date -01/07/2014 Date Updated -05/02/2020

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Fuel in Cooling System

SMCS - 1350-035

Probable Causes
Injector Sleeve or Injector Sleeve Seal
Leaking injector sleeve and/or damaged seal

Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.

At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The

radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or
steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.

Remove filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped
and radiator cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Cooling System Conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.

Recommended Actions
Table 1
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

1. Check for a Leaking Injector Sleeve and/or Damaged Result: The injector sleeve and/or seal is
Damaged Seal Sleeve or leaking.
Seal
A. Remove the valve mechanism covers. Repair: Remove the injector sleeve that is
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leaking. Carefully inspect the sleeve for

B. Remove the fuel injectors from the cylinder damage. If there are visible signs of
head. damage to the injector sleeve, replace the
sleeve. Replace the O-ring seals for the
Note: Do not allow the pressure on the cooling injector sleeve and reinstall the sleeve.
system to exceed 103 kPa (15 psi) during the test. Replace any damaged components.
Damage to the cooling system may result from
applying excessive pressure. Verify that the repair eliminated the
problem.
C. Pressurize the cooling system in order to identify
the leaking injector sleeve. Closely inspect the Note: Coolant may also be contaminating
sealing joint around the top of each injector sleeve. the fuel system. Pressure in the cooling
system after the engine is shut down may
Small amounts of coolant will be dripping from the cause the transfer of coolant into the fuel
injector sleeve that is leaking. system. Inspect the fuel tank for coolant. If
necessary, obtain a fuel analysis in order to
Note: Coolant may also be contaminating the fuel determine if the fuel is contaminated. The
system. Pressure in the cooling system after the contamination of coolant in the fuel system
engine is shut down may cause the transfer of may damage injectors and other fuel
coolant into the fuel system. Inspect the fuel tank system components. Ensure that all of the
for coolant. If necessary, obtain a fuel analysis in fuel system components are in good repair
order to determine if the fuel is contaminated. The prior to returning the engine to service.
contamination of coolant in the fuel system may
damage injectors and other fuel system Note: Do not crank the engine if a
components. Ensure that all of the fuel system cylinder is full of fluid. Damage can
components are in good repair prior to returning the occur to the engine.
engine to service.
Evacuate all cylinders of fluid before
attempting to start the engine.

If the procedure did not correct the issue, contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For further
assistance, your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).

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