TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Fails to Start

Fouled spark plugs or faulty breaker points or faulty condenser

Loose battery terminals

Fuel tank empty

Too rich mixture

Faulty diesel pumps/injection nozzle

Incorrect valve timing or ignition

Seizure of crankshaft, camshaft, piston, cylinder liner, or bearing

Air in the fuel system

Water in the fuel system

Fuel pipe clogged

Fuel filter clogged

Fuel with low cetane number

Compression leak in cylinder head

Excessive valve clearance

Improper valve seat alignment, valve spring broken, valve seized

Engine Fails to Develop Full Power

Air cleaner clogged

Poor compression

Carburetor to much or too lean

Diesel fuel is dirty

Incorrect spark timing

One or more cylinder misfiring

Overheated engine
Engine Overheats

Fan belt elongated or damaged

Low water level in the radiator

Radiator shutter closed

Carburetor too lean or improperly adjusted diesel injection system

Wrong grade of oil used in lubrication

Over loading

Engine Smokes

Either White or Blue Exhaust Gas is Observed

Excessive engine oil

Piston ring and liner worn or stuck

Incorrect injection timing

Deficient compression

Either Black or Dark Gray Exhaust Gas is Observed

Overload

Low grade fuel used

Fuel filter clogged

Air cleaner clogged

Engine Knocks

Overheated engine

Spark timing or fuel injection too far advanced

Carburetor too lean

Excessive carbon deposit

Incorrect type of fuel

Incorrect type of spark plug

Excessive Fuel Consumption

Fuel line leaks

Carburetor adjusted too rich or faulty injector

Engine in poor mechanical condition

Dirty air cleaner

Adverse operating condition – prolonged operation in low gear, overloading, hill climbing, etc.

Excessive Oil Consumption

Wrong grade of oil

Engine temperature too high

Piston rings’ gaps facing the same direction

Oil ring worn or stuck

Piston ring groove worn

Piston & liner worn

Crankshaft bearing & connecting rod worn