BOLT 1359422 - Caterpillar

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Low Fuel Pressure
Low fuel pressure can cause low power. Low fuel pressure can also cause cavitation of the fuel which can damage the fuel injectors.The following conditions can cause low fuel pressure:
Plugged fuel filters
Debris in the check valves for the fuel priming pump
Sticking or worn fuel pressure relief valve in the fuel transfer pump
Severe wear on return fuel pressure regulating valve in the fuel filter base or adapter assembly
Worn gears in the fuel transfer pump
Pinched fuel lines or undersized fuel lines
Old fuel lines that have a reduced interior diameter that was caused by swelling
Fuel lines with deteriorating interior surfaces
Pinched fuel line fittings or undersized fuel line fittings
Debris in the fuel tank, fuel lines, or fuel system components that may create restrictionsHigh Fuel Pressure
Excessive fuel pressure can cause fuel filter gaskets to rupture. The following conditions can cause high fuel pressure:
Plugged orifices in the fuel pressure regulating valve
Stuck fuel pressure relief valve in the fuel transfer pump
Pinched fuel return lineChecking Fuel Pressure
Table 1
Required Toolings    
Tool     Part Number     Part Name     Quantity    
A     1U-5470
or
198-4240     Engine Pressure Group
or
Digital Pressure Indicator     1    
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1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group Reference: Special Instruction, SEHS8907, "Using the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group"Reference: Operation Manual, NEHS0818, "Using the 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator"Fuel System Identification
Refer to the following illustrations in order to identify the fuel system for your application. Locate the pressure testing ports in order to measure the different fuel system pressures.
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Fuel filter base that is mounted directly to the fuel manifoldTypical example (1) Test location for unfiltered fuel pressure (2) Test location for filtered fuel pressure
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Applications with a fuel adapterTypical example (1) Test location for unfiltered fuel pressure (2) Test location for filtered fuel pressureApplications with a Quick Connect Coupler
Some applications may be equipped with a quick connect coupler. Refer to these illustrations for the location and the purpose of the fuel pressure tap.
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Fuel filter base that is mounted directly to the fuel manifoldTypical example (1) Test location for unfiltered fuel pressure (2) Test location for filtered fuel pressure
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Applications with a fuel adapterTypical example (1) Test location for unfiltered fuel pressure (2) Test location for filtered fuel pressureMeasuring Unfiltered Fuel Pressure
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. Clean up fuel spills immediately.
A high pressure fuel line must be disconnected. To avoid personal injury or fire from fuel spray, the engine must be stopped before the fuel line is