3516B Generator Set GZS00001-UP(SEBP3935 - 40) - SMCS Code

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Testing and Adjusting

3500B High Displacement Generator Set Engines
Media Number -RENR4953-10 Publication Date -01/04/2014 Date Updated -27/11/2017

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Radiator and Cooling System - Test

SMCS - 1350-034; 1353-034

Radiator and Cooling

System - Test 01/04/2014 View Image
Introduction
Required Tools
Test Preparation
Test Procedure

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(1) Radiator top tank
(2) Expansion tank

Steam or hot coolant can cause severe burns.

Do not loosen the filler cap or the pressure cap on a hot

engine.

Allow the engine to cool before removing the filler cap or

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the pressure cap.

Introduction
Use this procedure to check the condition of the engine cooling system.

Required Tools
Table 1
Tools Needed Qty
9S-8140 Pressurizing Pump 1 $890.00 Stock Atlanta

Test Preparation

Personal injury can result from escaping fluid under

pressure.

If a pressure indication is shown on the indicator, push the

release valve in order to relieve pressure before removing
any hose from the radiator.

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Allow the engine to cool.

3. Loosen the radiator cap slowly and allow the pressure to vent from the
cooling system.

4. Remove the cap from the radiator.

Test Procedure
1. Inspect the components of the radiator cap carefully. Look for damage to
the seal or to the radiator filler neck sealing surface. Clean the seal and
the sealing surface of any foreign material and deposits that have
accumulated.

2. Check the coolant level in the radiator. The coolant level must be above
the top of the radiator core.

3. Install the radiator cap onto the filler neck.

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Disassembly and Assembly

Engine News Illustration 2 g00286374
Operation and Maintenance 9S-8140 Pressurizing Pump
Manual (3) Release valve
Parts Identification (4) Adapter
Special Instruction
(5) Hose
Testing and Adjusting
Tool Operating Manual
4. Remove hose (5) from adapter (4).

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5. Locate the pressure test port that is in the radiator top tank. Remove the
test port plug.

6. Install the end of hose (5) onto the pressure test port.

7. Use the pressurizing pump to pressurize the cooling system. Pressurize

the cooling system until the radiator pressure cap begins to vent pressure
from the system. The highest pressure indication on the pressurizing
pump pressure gauge is the point that opens the relief valve in the cap.
Compare the test pressure to the opening pressure that is stamped on the
radiator cap.

8. If the relief valve does not open within the pressure that is stamped on
the cap, there is a problem with the relief valve. Replace the radiator cap.

9. If the relief valve is pressurizing the cooling system according to the

specification, the radiator cap is OK.

10. Before removing pressure from the cooling system, perform a walk-around
inspection of the cooling system. Check all hoses, hose connections, and
piping for external leakage.

11. Allow the cooling system to remain pressurized for 5 minutes in order to
check for internal leakage. If the pressure that is indicated on the
pressurizing pump gauge decreases within the 5 minute period, there may
be internal leak. Investigate the problem. Perform the necessary repairs.

12. Remove the pressurizing pump from the cooling system. Replace the test
port plug.

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