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Cause and Solutions for Low

Generator Oil Pressure
Aug. 01, 2018

Low oil pressure is one of the common faults of

generator. The method of quick troubleshooting is
helpful to solve the problem in time. Below Jiangsu
Starlight Electricity Equipment Co.,Ltd will teach you
how to accurately find the cause of generator engine
oil pressure problem.

1. Check the oil pressure display device

Use replacement method to check, that is to replace

the oil pressure gauge or sensor. If the oil pressure
display is normal after replacement, the oil pressure
display device has trouble. If the oil pressure indicator
is normal, the oil pressure is reduced, and the fault is
in the lubricating part, the following method should be
used to judge.

Check oil temperature

If the oil temperature is too low and the oil pressure

is also low. But when the temperature rises, the oil
pressure is still normal, it is due to the excessive oil
and the bad oil passage. For example, the original
impurity of the oil filter is affected by the original
impurity and the oil pressure is reduced, but it is still
within the specified range when the oil viscosity is too
large. The oil pressure is too low and the oil pressure is
too low; some diesel engine oil pressure display device
is located at the end of the lubricating oil road. When
the filter is difficult, the oil pressure is reduced. When
the value is lower than the specified value, the oil
pressure is too low. Then, the oil should be further
examined. The reasons for the thickening (the
selection of the oil number and the season are suitable,
the oil deterioration, etc.) and the blockage of the oil
channel (such as the filter, filter, air cooled radiator,
etc.) should be eliminated.

If the oil pressure drops when the oil temperature is

high, it indicates that the oil viscosity is too small or
friction parts have large clearance or leakage. The
reasons for the decrease of viscosity should be found
out further (such as improper selection of oil grades,
poor quality of oil, poor viscosity and temperature
stability, or the mixing of diesel and oil to dilute the
oil). It is necessary to find out whether there is an oil
leak or if the clearance of the matching parts (such as
crankshaft and bearing, connecting bar shaft diameter
and bearing) is too large, and the engine has been
used for a long time, which should be dealt with
pertinently.

2. Judging according to the service life of the

equipment

If the oil pressure is too low and the failure occurs

during the running period, most of the faults are
suspected to be acrobatic clogging filters such as metal
chips in the machine parts or moulding sand in casting,
or if the pipes are bent and shrunken. Or improper
assembly of oil leakage (such as too large bearing
clearance, pipe joints or joint plane sealing) and so on.

3. Diagnosis by sudden and progressive reduction

in oil pressure

If the oil pressure drops suddenly, indicate that the

pipe or gasket ruptures, should identify and eliminate
the leak.
If the oil pressure decreases gradually with the
prolongation of service time, check whether the oil
pressure is clogged, worn, oil deterioration, etc., find
out the cause and remove it.

If the oil pressure decreases gradually with the

prolongation of service time, check whether the oil
pressure is clogged, worn, oil deterioration, etc., find
out the cause and remove it. In general, a single cause
may have an effect on oil pressure, but not too
low. The condition of oil storage and deterioration
should be checked before diagnosis. If both do not
meet the requirements, this is one of the reasons for
the decrease in oil pressure. The filter should be
removed again to check the clogging of mechanical
impurities, if there is a clear clogging, it is the fault. It
is also possible to check the fit clearance between the
crankshaft and the associated bearing. If the wear is
increased, it is also one of the reasons for the
reduction of the oil pressure.

4. Check pressure limiting valve

Remove the pressure limiting valve after cleaning and

reload and adjust (increase spring elasticity), if the oil
pressure increases, it is the fault that the oil pressure
is too low.

According to the above inspection method, you can find

the source of the problem, the right remedy. It should
be noted that if the generator is close to the wear and
tear period, it is most likely due to increased leakage of
the lubricating system and low oil pressure caused by
the clogging of the filter or pipeline, the generator
needs to be overhauled in time.

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