6/8/2019 3406E Generator Set Engine 9NN00001-UP(SEBP3975 - 15) - Documentation

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Product: GEN SET ENGINE

Mode l: 3406E GEN SET ENGINE 9NN
C onfiguration: 3406E Ge ne rator Se t Engine 9NN00001-UP

Testing and Adjusting

3406E and 3456 Generator Sets
Media Number -RENR2303-06 Publication Date -01/12/2012 Date Updated -05/12/2012

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Fuel System Pressure - Test

SMCS - 1250-081; 1256-081

Low Fuel Pressure

Low fuel pressure can cause low power. Low fuel pressure can also cause cavitation of the fuel which can damage the
fuel injectors. The following conditions can cause low fuel pressure:

Plugged fuel filters

Debris in the check valves for the fuel priming pump

Debris in the pressure regulating valve

Partially open check valve

Sticking or worn fuel pressure regulating valve in the fuel transfer pump

Severe wear on return fuel pressure regulating valve in the fuel filter base

Worn gears in the fuel transfer pump

Pinched fuel lines or undersized fuel lines

Old fuel lines that have a reduced interior diameter that was caused by swelling

Fuel lines with deteriorating interior surfaces

Pinched fuel line fittings or undersized fuel line fittings

Debris in the fuel tank, fuel lines, or fuel system components that create restrictions

High Fuel Pressure

Excessive fuel pressure can cause fuel filter gaskets to rupture. The following conditions can cause high fuel pressure:

Plugged orifices in the fuel pressure regulating valve

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Stuck fuel pressure regulating valve in the fuel transfer pump

Pinched fuel return line

Fuel Pressure Readings

The typical fuel pressure of the engine at operating temperature can vary. At low idle, the fuel pressure can be 538 kPa
(78 psi). At high rpm, the fuel pressure can be 641 kPa (93 psi).

The performance of the unit injector deteriorates when the fuel pressure drops below 241 kPa (35 psi). Low power
complaints and erratic operation can occur in this situation. Check for a plugged fuel filter or air in the fuel lines as
possible causes for these complaints before replacing fuel system components.

Checking Fuel Pressure

Table 1
Required Tools

Part Number Part Name Quantity

1U-5470 or198-4240 Engine Pressure Group or Digital Pressure Indicator 1

3Y-2888 Connector 1

3J-1907 O-Ring Seal 1

Illustration 1 g00294866
1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group

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Illustration 2 g01095598
(1) Typical locations of fuel pressure taps

To check the fuel transfer pump pressure, remove the plug from the fuel filter base. Install the 3Y-2888 Connector with a
3J-1907 O-Ring Seal. Install a pressure gauge, and start the engine.

The 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group can be used in order to check the fuel pressure of the engine. The engine pressure
group includes Special Instruction, SEHS8907, "Using the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group ". This instruction provides
information about the usage of the group.

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