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Testing and Adjusting
C9 Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -SENR9830-16 Publication Date -01/11/2009 Date Updated -30/11/2009
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Inlet Manifold Pressure - Test
SMCS - 1058-081
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The efficiency of an engine can be checked by making a comparison of the pressure in the inlet manifold with the information given in the Technical Marketing Information (TMI). This test is used when there is a decrease of horsepower from the engine, yet there is no real sign of a problem with the engine.
The correct pressure for the inlet manifold is listed in TMI. Development of this information is performed under the following conditions:
99 kPa (29.7 in Hg) dry barometric pressure
29 °C (85 °F) outside air temperature 35 API rated fuel at 16 °C (60 °F)
On a turbocharged, aftercooled engine, a change in the fuel rating will change the horsepower. A change in the fuel rating will change the inlet manifold pressure. If the fuel is rated above 35 API, the inlet manifold pressure can be less than the pressure given in the TMI. If the fuel is rated below 35 API, the inlet manifold pressure can be more than the pressure listed in TMI.
Note: Ensure that the air inlet and the exhaust are not restricted when you are checking the inlet manifold pressure.
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Illustration 1 g01130168 (1) Boost pressure sensor Table 1 Required Tools Part Number Part Name Quantity 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group 1 or or 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator View Image
Illustration 2 g00293196 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group
Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS8907, "Using the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group " for the instructions that are needed to use the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group .
Use the following procedure in order to measure the inlet manifold pressure:
1. Remove boost pressure sensor (1) from the cylinder head.
2. Connect the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group to the cylinder head at the pressure test location.
Note: A tee fitting or some other plumbing component will be necessary to allow the boost pressure sensor (1) to be connected with a test location.
3. Record the value.
4. Compare the value that was recorded in Step 3 to the pressure that is given in TMI.
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