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Product: MARINE ENGINE

Model: 3126 MARINE ENGINE 6MK02148
Configuration: 3126 Marine Engine 6MK00001-UP

Testing and Adjusting

3114, 3116 and 3126 Industrial, Marine and Generator Set Engines
Media Number -SENR9558-04 Publication Date -01/10/2008 Date Updated -29/10/2008

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Governor - Adjust
SMCS - 1264-025

The only adjustments that can be made to the governor on the engine are the final low idle setting
and high idle setting. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Fuel Ratio Control - Adjust" for the
procedure in order to check the settings for the fuel ratio control (FRC).

Note: All other adjustments for the governor (including the FRC) are performed while the
governor is removed from the engine and installed on the 1U-7326 Governor Calibration Bench.
Refer to the Governor Service Manual, SENR6454 for the procedures and the tools that are
required to bench test the governor and adjust the governor.

Note: The following adjustments are performed while the governor is mounted to the engine: unit
injector, fuel timing dimension and unit injector synchronization. These adjustments are located
under the valve cover. Refer to the following topics for more information: Testing and Adjusting,
"Unit Injector - Adjust", Testing and Adjusting, "Fuel Timing Dimension - Adjust" and Testing
and Adjusting, "Unit Injector Synchronization - Adjust".

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Illustration 1 g00700472

Typical Example Of A Governor

(1) Fuel Ratio Control (FRC)

(2) Boost line port

(3) Low idle screw

(4) High idle screw

Note: Refer to the engine information plate or Technical Marketing Information (TMI)"Governor
Bench Performance Data" for the correct low idle speed, high idle speed and the fuel setting.

Low Idle Adjustment

The low idle screw (3) is initially set on the 1U-7326 Governor Calibration Bench. Final low idle
adjustment is set while the governor is mounted on the engine. When the engine is idling, loosen
the locknut and adjust screw (3) to the specified low idle speed. Tighten the locknut and then
recheck the low idle setting.

Note: Older governors require a 1U-6672 Rack Adjusting Wrench in order to adjust the low idle
screw. Newer governors require a 1U-7563 Hex Key Wrench (4 mm) and a 6V-9093 Wrench (13
mm) in order to adjust the low idle screw.

High Idle Adjustment

The high idle screw (4) is initially set on the 1U-7326 Governor Calibration Bench. Final high idle
adjustment is set while the governor is mounted on the engine. When the engine is at full throttle
and no load, loosen the locknut and adjust screw (4) to the specified high idle speed. Tighten the
locknut and then recheck the high idle setting.

Governor Control Adjustment (If Equipped)

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Illustration 2 g00931169

(1) Governor shaft

(2) Governor linkage

(3) Linkage for plunger

(4) Plunger for solenoid

(5) Solenoid

(6) Bolts

1. Align the linkage for plunger (3) with governor linkage (2) .

2. Tighten bolts (6) .

3. Place the plunger for solenoid (4) in the full energized position.

4. Adjust the linkage for plunger (3) to 4 ± 2 mm (0.2 ± 0.08 inch) past high idle.

5. Release the plunger for solenoid (4) and manually move plunger (4) through the entire
stroke of plunger.

6. Check for binding in the movement. Make adjustments to bolts (6) if binding occurs.

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