How to Test the Fuel System Pressure of Caterpillar Excavator

  How to test the fuel system pressure of the caterpillar 325C excavator 

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 The tools required to test the fuel system pressure are 1U-5470 engine pressure test assembly, 3Y-2888 

connector and 3J-1970 O-ring seal. NOTE: Both the 5P-2720 Detector Engagement Set and the 

5P-2718 Pressure Detector can be used with these tools. These additional tools will be used later when 

installing the pressure probe. Fuel leaks or splashes on hot surfaces or electrical components can cause 

a fire. Spills should be removed immediately. Keep all parts clean and free of contamination.

  Contaminants can accelerate component wear and shorten their service life. Always be careful not to 

lose fluid when inspecting, maintaining, testing, adjusting, and repairing this equipment. Suitable 

containers should be prepared to collect the liquid before opening any box or disassembling any parts 

containing liquid. All liquids should be handled in compliance with local regulations. The 1U-5470 

engine pressure test assembly is shown in Figure 3-1-46. The 1U-5470 engine pressure test assembly 

can be used to check the engine’s fuel pressure. There is a gauge in the tool set that records the 

 pressure 

in the fuel manifold. The fuel return pipe is shown in Figure 3-1-47,

 and the fuel pressure test is shown in Figure 3-1-48.

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Whether under normal working conditions or under loaded working conditions, the fuel pressure should

 be within the range of 400~525kPa; during low idle speed operation, the fuel pressure at the fuel filter 

inlet should be within the range of 400~435kPa. If the pressure difference △P on both sides of the 

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is ignored, the fuel pressure in fuel supply channel 1 should be equal. For a new fuel filter, the pressure 

differential loss on both sides of it is usually 35kPa. If worn particles accumulate in the fuel filter, the 

pressure difference across it will increase. If the filter becomes clogged, the fuel supply pressure may 

drop to 69kPa before the driver notices significant power loss. If the fuel pressure is lower than normal, 

it will cause cavitation and cause internal damage to the unit injector. The pressure difference on both 

sides of the fuel filter should not exceed 69kPa. Pressure regulator 3 is mounted directly on the 

cylinder 

head. The pressure regulator is located at the fuel return port toward the rear end of fuel supply passage 

1. The oil hole maintains the fuel pressure at low engine speeds.

When checking the fuel pressure on the unfiltered side, follow these steps: 

 (1) Remove the plug from 

 

the fuel pressure gauge port 6. 

 (2) Install the joints, seals and 1U-5470 engine pressure test assembly to

 

the fuel pressure gauge interface 6, so that the pressure of the fuel transfer pump can be measured.

 

  When checking the fuel pressure in fuel supply passage 1, follow the steps below. 

 1) Remove the plug

 

 from fuel pressure gauge port 7. 

 

 2) Install the joints, seals and 1U-5470 engine pressure test assembly

 

 to the fuel pressure gauge interface 7. 3) Run the engine. 

 NOTE: Before checking fuel pressure, make 

 

sure the fuel filter is clean. A clogged fuel filter will cause the pressure at port 7 of the fuel pressure 

 

gauge to be lower than the pressure at port 6 of the fuel pressure gauge.

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