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Excessive White Smoke (RENR9348-20)

SMCS - 1088, 7569 i06570296

Note: Some white smoke may be present during cold start-up conditions when the

PPS
engine is operating normally. If the white smoke persists, there may be a problem.

Probable Causes
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Starting aids (if applicable)

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Coolant temperature sensor

RE : 4
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Engine speed/timing 4 4+0
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Unit injectors

Flash file 023 48

Cat
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Fuel supply

Component wear
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Cooling system

Recommended Actions .
Table 1
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

Result: The
starting aids are
OK.
1. Check the Starting Aids
Proceed to Test
A. Check for proper operation of the jacket water heater.
Step 2.
Repair the jacket water heater or replace the jacket water
heater.
Starting Aids Result: The
starting aids are
B. Ensure that the ether canister is not empty or low.
NOT OK.
Replace the ether canister if the ether canister is empty or
low. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Ether Injection System -
Repair: Repair or
Test".
replace any
damaged or worn
components.

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Result: The
coolant
temperature
2. Check the Coolant Temperature Sensor sensor is OK.

Proceed to Test
A. Use Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) to verify that the
Step 3.
engine has exited cold mode.
Coolant
Temperature Result: The
B. Compare the coolant temperature from Cat ET to the
Sensor coolant
coolant temperature that is obtained from the 6V-9130
temperature
Temperature Adapter (MULTIMETER). Ensure that the
sensor is NOT OK.
temperature readings are reasonable for the conditions that
are present.
Repair: Replace
the coolant
temperature
sensor.

Result: The
engine
speed/timing is
OK.
3. Check the Engine Speed/Timing
Proceed to Test
A. Check the calibration of the engine speed/timing sensor.
Step 4.
Refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor -
Calibrate". Engine
Result: The
Speed/Timing
engine
B. Verify that the timing of the crankshaft and camshaft
speed/timing is
drive gears are set with the proper orientation. Refer to
NOT OK.
Disassembly and Assembly for information that is related to
the correct gear installation.
Repair: Repair or
replace any
damaged or worn
components.

Result: The unit

4. Check the Unit Injectors injectors are OK.

A. Perform the "Cylinder Cutout Test" on Cat ET to try to Proceed to Test

isolate any cylinders that may be misfiring. A misfiring Step 5.
cylinder could be related to an injector that is worn or in
Unit Injectors
poor repair. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid Result: The unit
Circuit - Test". injectors are NOT
OK.
B. Cut out each individual cylinder for 30 to 60 seconds.
Verify that the smoke decreases. Repair: Replace
the unit injectors.

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Result: The
correct flash file is
installed.

Proceed to Test
Step 6.
5. Check for the Correct Flash File
Flash File
Result: The
A. Verify that the correct flash file is installed.
correct flash file is
NOT installed.

Repair: Download
and install the
correct flash file.

6. Check the Fuel Supply

A. Inspect the fuel system components.

Result: The fuel
B. Check the fuel pressure during engine cranking. Check
supply is OK.
the filtered fuel pressure. Refer to Systems
Operation/Testing and Adjusting for the correct pressure
Proceed to Test
values. If the fuel pressure is low, replace the fuel filters. If
Step 7.
the fuel pressure is still low, check the following items: fuel
transfer pump, fuel transfer pump coupling, and fuel
Fuel Supply Result: The fuel
pressure regulating valve.
supply is NOT OK.
C. Check the fuel quality. Low cetane fuel can create white
Repair: Repair or
smoke. If necessary, replace the fuel with a higher cetane
replace any
fuel.
damaged or worn
components.
Note: Cold weather adversely affects the characteristics of
the fuel. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for
information on improving the characteristics of the fuel
during cold-weather operation.

7. Check for Component Wear Wear Result: The

components are
A. Check the engine for the following problems: Excessive OK.
valve wear, piston wear, ring wear, liner wear, and reduced
compression pressure. Proceed to Test
Step 8.

Result: The
components are
NOT OK.

Repair: Repair or
replace any

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damaged or worn
components.

Result: The
cooling system is
OK.

Return the engine

8. Check the Cooling System to service.
Cooling
A. Check for an internal coolant leak into the cylinder and/or Result: The
System
the exhaust. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and cooling system is
Adjusting for information on inspecting the cooling system. NOT OK.

Repair: Repair or
replace any
damaged or worn
components.

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