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Product:  EXCAVATOR 
Model:  311D LRR EXCAVATOR DWR 
Configuration: 311D LRR Excavator DWR00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C4.2 Engine 

Testing and Adjusting

C4.2 and C6.4 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -KENR6741-23 Publication Date -01/07/2013 Date Updated -30/07/2013 
 
 
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Compression - Test
SMCS - 1215

Table 1
Tools Needed
Part Number Part Name Qty
9U-6274 Compression Test Tool Gp 1

The following conditions can affect the results of the cylinder compression test:

• Battery

• Condition of the starting motor

• Ambient conditions

• Quality of the compression gauge

Illustration 1 g01367082

Checking compression of engine

1. Disconnect the main harness from the relay connector.

2. Disconnect the solenoid for the high pressure pump from the sensor on the solenoid for the high
pressure pump.

3. Select a cylinder. Remove the injector in the cylinder.

4. Install a adapter for the gauge in the location of the injector. Install a compression gauge to the
adapter for the gauge.

5. Use the starter to start the engine. Run the engine at the specified speed. Read the gauge.

6. If the measured value is at the limit or below the limit, overhaul the engine.

Table 2
Standard at Assembly Repair Limit

Compression Pressure (1) 2940 kPa (427 psi)

2650 kPa (384 psi)
(1)
The compression pressure is taken at 200 rpm.

NOTICE

Be sure to measure the compression on all of the cylinders. If all of the

cylinders are not checked an improper diagnosis may result. The
 compression pressure will vary with the change in engine rpm. It is
necessary to keep the engine rpm constant for all cylinders when you
are taking a compression reading.

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