Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Kwik chip mechanical help needed!!!!


Oliver3164
 Share

Recommended Posts

I have a pain in the arse of a kwik chip euroline 160 with a 3 cylinder perkins diesel

 

It was overheating but running normal without any other problems bar the overheating, so after the usual problem of cleaning the rad I thought I would do the head gasket

 

Removed the head, new gasket, had head skimmed an tested for fractures put it back together.

 

Now it has started plooming black/grey smoke for the exhaust and running on after key has been turned off!

 

Had injectors reconned as thought it may be over fuelling, still has problem!

 

I'm assuming it's running on oil? Checked with perkins parts man which I got head gasket from and he's certain it's the correct one!

 

I'm stuck for ideas! Can anyone help?!

 

Thanks

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Log in or register to remove this advert

  • Replies 21
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Top Posters In This Topic

it sounds like its running on its own oil be very careful as it may overspeed is the engine oil diluted with fuel also when its running see how much back pressure the engine has if its been cooked the piston and liners could be bolloxed when you have it running remove the air intake and be ready to choke it with a rag or a glove

Link to comment
Share on other sites

How do I see how much back pressure it has? What confusing me is it was running fine before I did the head no black smoke no running on? Surely if it's knacked pistons etc the problem would be occurring beforehand? Thanks

 

When the head as checked did the valve guides get checked out? One hasn't been broken and allowing oil into the cylinders?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

How do I see how much back pressure it has? What confusing me is it was running fine before I did the head no black smoke no running on? Surely if it's knacked pistons etc the problem would be occurring beforehand? Thanks

look at the breather is there steam and fumes flying out of it usually with a fine spray of oil as well

what i do on the cummins engines is fit a t piece in the engine breather and connect one side to a manometer the other gets a 303" restriction in it and you run it at full load full throttle and read what it says then compare it to spec. is the engine turbo charged as the return could be blocked with carbon. there are so many different things it could be.and yes unless its something you've missed i would have expected the problem to be there before you touched it .

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share


  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.