
ENGINE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Probable
Cause
Verification/Remedy
Engine
starts,
runs
and
then
shuts
down.
1.
Dirty
fueVwater
separator
filter.
1.
Change
filters.
2.
Faulty
fuel
lift
pump.
2.
Pump
should
be
"ticking".
Check
connections,test
for
12
volts.
Engine
starts,
runs
but
does
not
throttle
up.
1.
Fuel
line
restriction.
1.
Inspect
all
fuel
lines.
2.
Throttle
plate
binding.
2.
Adjust
linkage.
3.
Faulty
fuel
lift
pump.
3.
Lift
pump
should
"tick".
Check
connections,
test
for
12
volts.
4.
Air
intake
restriction.
4.
Check
air
intake.
Clean/replace
filter
screen.
5.
High
exhaust
back
pressure.
5.
I
nspect
exhaust
elbow
for
corrosion.
Check
exhaust
elbow
hose.
Test
back
pressure.
Engine
hunts
1.
Low
battery
voltage.
1.
Check
batteries.
2.
Cracked
distributor
cap.
2.
Replace
distributor
cap.
3.
Faulty
high
tension
wires.
3.
Test
wires.
4.
Faulty
fuel
lift
pump.
4.
Lift
pump
should
"tick".
Check
connections,
test
for
12
volts.
5.
High
exhaust
back
pressure.
5.
Inspect
exhaust
elbow
for
corrosion.
Check
exhaust
elbow
hose.
Test
back
pressure.
6.
Valves
are
out
of
adjustment.
6.
Adjust
valves.
7.
Dirty
fuel
filters.
7.
Change
filters.
Battery
runs
down.
1.
Oil
pressure
switch.
1.
Observe
if
gauges
and
panel
lights
are
activated
when
engine
i
not
running.
Test
the
oil
pressure
switch.
2.
High
resistance
leak
to
ground.
2.
Check
wiring.
Insert
sensitive
(0
-
.25
amp)
meter
in
battery
lines.
(Do
not
start
engine.)
Remove
connections
and
replace
after
short
is
located.
3.
Low
resistance
leak.
3.
Check
all
wires
for
temperature
rise
to
locate
the
fault.
4.
Poor
battery
connections.
4.
Check
cable
connections
at
battery
for
loose
connections,
corrosion
5.
DC
altemator
not
charging
5.
Check
connections,
check
belt
tension,
test
alternator.
See
(tachometer
not
operating).
ALTERNATOR
TESTING.
Battery
not
charging
1.
DC
charge
circuit
faulty.
1.
Perform
DC
voltage
check
of
generator
charging
circuit.
See
Testing
the
Battery
Charging
Circuit.
2.
Alternator
drive.
2.
Check
drive
belt
tension;
alternator
should
turn
freely.
Check
for
loose
connections.
Check
output
with
voltmeter.
Ensure
12
volts
are
present
at
the
Exc.
terminal.
Engine
misfires.
1.
Poor
quality
fuel.
1.
Check
filters
for
water.
Change
fuel.
1a.
Fuel
blockage.
1a.
Replace
inlet
fuel
filter,
check
fuel
lines.
2.
Incorrect
timing.
2.
Adjust
timing.
3.
Dirty
flame
arrester.
3.
Clean
with
compressed
air
or
kerosene.
4.
Cracked
distributor
cap.
4.
Replace
distributor.
5.
Faulty
ignition
wires.
5.
Test,
replace.
6.
Spark
plugs
are
worn.
6.
Replace
spark
plugs.
7.
High
exhaust
back-pressure.
7.
Test
back
pressure.
8.
Valve
clearances
are
incorrect.
8.
Check
clearances.
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