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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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Unit Injector - Test

SMCS - 1290-081

This procedure assists in identifying the cause for an injector misfiring. Perform this procedure
only after performing the Cylinder Cutout Test. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid
Circuit - Test" for more information.

1. Check for air in the fuel, if this procedure has not already been performed. Refer to Testing
and Adjusting, "Air in Fuel - Test".

Electrical shock hazard. The electronic unit injector system uses 90-120
volts.

2. Remove the valve cover and look for broken parts. Repair any broken parts or replace any
broken parts that are found. Inspect all wiring for the solenoids. Look for loose connections.
Also look for frayed wires or broken wires. Ensure that the connector for the unit injector
solenoid is properly connected. Perform a pull test on each of the wires.

3. Look for signs of fuel leakage. Investigate the source of the leaking fuel. Remedy the cause
of the fuel leak.

4. Check the valve lash setting for the cylinder of the suspect unit injector. Refer to Testing
and Adjusting, "Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust".

5. Ensure that the bolts that hold the unit injector are tightened to the proper torque. In order to
check the torque, loosen the bolts that hold the unit injector. Tighten the bolts to the proper
torque. Refer to either the Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Unit Injector - Install" or
the Specifications Manual, "Unit Injector" for the proper tightening procedure.

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6. Remove the suspect unit injector and check the unit injector for signs of exposure to
coolant. Exposure to coolant will cause rust to form on the injector. If the unit injector
shows signs of exposure to coolant, remove the injector sleeve and inspect the injector
sleeve. Replace the injector sleeve if the injector sleeve is damaged. Check the unit injector
for an excessive brown discoloration that extends beyond the injector tip. If excessive
discoloration is found, check the quality of the fuel. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Fuel
Quality - Test". Replace the seals on the injector and reinstall the injector. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Unit Injector - Install". Also refer to Disassembly and
Assembly Manual, "Unit Injector Sleeve - Install". Inspect the injector for deposits of soot
that are above the surface of the seat of the injector. Deposits of soot indicate combustion
gas leakage. The source of the leak should be found, and the source of the leak should be
remedied. The injector will not need to be replaced if combustion gas leakage was the
problem.

7. If the problem is not resolved, replace the suspect injector with a new injector. In order to
verify that the new injector is working properly, perform the Cylinder Cutout Test. Use the
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET).

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