Why does my 3126 start up with smoke?
Why does my 3126 start up with smoke?
Cat runs fine after a warmup. Power seems normal. Smoke on start up with the 3126 could be an intake manifold heater that is not working. Pretty easy to check the heater for power when ignition is turned on and check it for resistance to make sure it is not an open circuit.
Why does my diesel engine have blue smoke?
Blue engine smoke is the rarest type of smoke emanating from a diesel engine. The presence of blue smoke is an indication of burning oil. Blue smoke should not be ignored but is common when starting an engine in a cold weather. The oil thins out when it is cold and some could escape into the cylinder and be burnt.
Why is there white smoke coming out of my exhaust?
Usually, white smoke indicates that the diesel fuel is not burning correctly. Unburned diesel fuel will make its way through the exhaust completely unused. Be careful of white smoke as it will irritate your eyes and skin. If white smoke occurs during a startup in freezing temperatures, then goes away,…
What causes blue smoke from the crankcase breather?
Worn piston rings and/or cylinder walls can be the cause of blue smoke and can cause a loss of compression. This condition can cause more than the normal amount of fumes (blow-by) coming from the crankcase breather. The 8T2700 Indicator Group is used to check the amount of blow-by.
Cat runs fine after a warmup. Power seems normal. Smoke on start up with the 3126 could be an intake manifold heater that is not working. Pretty easy to check the heater for power when ignition is turned on and check it for resistance to make sure it is not an open circuit.
Is it normal for a series 60 cat to smoke?
7 days into our planned 2 1/2 month trip Cat 330 starts hard and really smokes for a minute after about three days in a park. The smoke seems almost brown. My series 60 would smoke a very short time on the coldest of mornings, but otherwise never. Cat runs fine after a warmup. Power seems normal.
What causes white smoke from a diesel engine?
The fuel which does not burn comes out the exhaust as white smoke. White smoke is normal in cold temperatures until the engine operates long enough to become warm. There will be less white smoke if No. 1 diesel fuel is used.
7 days into our planned 2 1/2 month trip Cat 330 starts hard and really smokes for a minute after about three days in a park. The smoke seems almost brown. My series 60 would smoke a very short time on the coldest of mornings, but otherwise never. Cat runs fine after a warmup. Power seems normal.
Why do I have white smoke coming out of my engine?
1. Cold outside temperatures: When the air outside is cold, the cylinder temperature is cooler. Not all the fuel will burn in the cylinders. The fuel which does not burn comes out the exhaust as white smoke. White smoke is normal in cold temperatures until the engine operates long enough to become warm.
