Observable Diagnostics and Tests Test Engine Compression Pressure IMPORTANT: Compression pressures are affected by the cranking speed of the engine. lly charged and injection thoroughly cleaned. 4. Start engine and run at rated speed until it warms up to normal operating temperature. (From a cold start, operate engine 10—15 minutes at slow idle.) ‘Shut off fuel supply and remove fuel injection nozzles. ‘See CTM207 (Mechanical Fuel Systems) or CTM170 (Electronic Fuel Systems). CTM104 (19JUNO0) 04-150-9 PoweRrTeci? 4.5 L & 6.8 L Diesel Engines PN=379Observable Diagnostics and Tests 2. Install JT01679" Adapter with O-ring (or D14550BA* Adapter) in injection nozzle bore, Use JT02017 Holding Clamp! to hold JT01679 Adapter in position. Install hold-down screw in clamp and tighten screw to 37 N (27 lb-ft). Attach JT01682" Test Gauge (or 0145478A") to adapter. NOTE: if using FKM10021 Compression Test Set, install 19.58—-90.578 Adapter (A) in injection nozzle bore with R73788 Nozzle Spacer (B) and two 92352 Nozzle Seals (C). Use holding plate (D) to secure. Then attach FKM10022 Test Gauge (E) to adapter, fe s a 3. Push throtle lever to "STOP" poslion. Turn crankshaft for 10—18 seconds with starter mator (minimum E cranking speed—180 rpm cold/200 rpm hot), 4, Compare readings from all cylinders. Compression pressure must be within specification, 5 specication i Engine Compression Pressure 2400 kPa (24 bar) 7 Test Engine Compression {G50 psi) Pressure: Minimum : Maximum Diflernce betwoan 2350 KPa (05 bat) (80 pai : Cylinders NOTE: Fresure gon was taken at 163 (600) stove y sea level. A 3.6 percent reduction in gauge pressure will result for each additional 300 m (1000 ft) rise in altitude. All cylinders within an engine should have approximately the same pressure. There should be less than 340 kPa (3.4 bar) (50 psi) difference between cylinders. 5. If pressure is much lower than shown, remove gauge aN and apply oil to ring area of piston through injection ‘Compression Tester Adopters nozzle bore, Do not use too much oil, Do not get oil on the valves. ‘A~19.5890.578 Adaptor " Part of JT01674 Compression Test Set ‘Part of D145468A Compression Test Sot CTM104 (19JUN00) 04-150-10 PoweRrTéci? 4.5 L & 6.8 L Diesel Engines PN=260Observable Diagnostics and Tests 6. Test compression pressure agait If pressure is high, wom, or stuck rings are indicated, replace piston rings or install new piston and liner set as needed. (See Section 02, Group 030.) If pressure is low, valves could be worn or sticking Recondition cylinder head as required. (See Section 02, Group 020.) 7. Measure compression pressure in all remaining cylinders and compare readings. Recondition cylinders and valves as required. CTM104 (19JUNO0) 04-150-11 PoweRrTecit 4.5 | & 6.8 L Diesel Engines PN=3e1