PANEL-ACOUSTICAL 3754866 - Caterpillar

Probable Causes
Air Inlet or Exhaust System
Blockage of the air inlet and exhaust systemEngine Speed/Timing Sensors
Calibration of the engine speed/timing sensorsIntake Manifold Pressure Sensor
Intake manifold pressure sensor
"Fuel Position" and/or "FRC Fuel Limit"Electronic Control Module (ECM)
Flash fileFuel
Fuel qualityValve Lash Adjustment
Verify for the correct valve lash adjustmentRecommended Actions
Blockage of the Air Inlet and Exhaust System
Check the air inlet system for restrictions and for leaks.
Check for an air filter restriction.
Perform a visual inspection of the air inlet piping for restrictions and for leaks.
Ensure that the turbocharger is in good repair.
Check the exhaust system for restrictions. If equipped, verify that the air shutoffs are operating correctly.
Repair any leaks that were found. Remove any restrictions that were found. Replace any damaged components.Calibration of the Engine Speed/Timing Sensors
Check the calibration of the engine speed/timing sensors. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Timing - Calibrate".
Verify that the crankshaft and the camshaft drive gears are set with the proper orientation. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly, "Gear Group (Front) - Remove" manual.Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor, "Fuel Position", and/or "FRC Fuel Limit"
Monitor the status of "Fuel Position" and "Rated Fuel Limit" while the engine is operating under full load. If "Fuel Position" equals "Rated Fuel Limit" and "Fuel Position" is less than "FRC Fuel Limit", the ECM is providing the correct control. Otherwise, proceed to the next Step.
Verify that there are no active diagnostic codes for the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Monitor the status of "Intake Manifold Pressure" on Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). When the engine is not running, "Intake Manifold Pressure" should be 0 kPa (0 psi).Note: A problem with the "FRC Fuel Limit" will only cause black smoke during acceleration. A problem with the "FRC Fuel Limit" will not cause black smoke during steady state operation.Flash File
Verify that the correct flash file is installed in the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "ECM Software - Install" for information. Then verify that the correct engine parameters are being used. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Configuration Parameters".Fuel Quality
Cold weather adversely affects the characteristics of the fuel. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Characteristics of Diesel Fuel" for information on improving the characteristics of the fuel during cold weather operation.Verify for the Correct Valve Lash Adjustment
Check for the correct valve lash adjustment. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting for information on adjustment of the valves.