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    This document provides instructions for testing and adjusting cylinder compression on G3500 engines. It describes how to measure cylinder pressure using a pressure gauge and what abnormal pressure readings may indicate, such as valve or ring issues. Guidelines are given for taking pressure measurements at regular intervals to monitor engine condition.

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    This document provides instructions for testing and adjusting cylinder compression on G3500 engines. It describes how to measure cylinder pressure using a pressure gauge and what abnormal pressure readings may indicate, such as valve or ring issues. Guidelines are given for taking pressure measurements at regular intervals to monitor engine condition.

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    Product: GENERATOR SET


    Model: G3516 GENERATOR SET ZBA00864
    Configuration: G3516 Generator Set ZBA00001-UP

    Testing and Adjusting


    G3500 Engines
    Media Number -SENR6412-09 Publication Date -01/08/2012 Date Updated -15/08/2012

    i02024662

    Compression
    SMCS - 1215-081

    Table 1
    Tools Needed Quantity
    193-5859 Cylinder Pressure Gauge Gp (Gas Engine) 1

    Cylinder pressure can be measured during inspection of the spark plugs. The condition of the
    following items can be tested by checking the cylinder pressure: valves, valve seats, pistons,
    piston rings and cylinder liners.

    A loss of cylinder pressure or a change of pressure in one or more cylinders may indicate the
    following conditions. These conditions may indicate a problem with lubrication:

    • Excessive deposits

    • Guttering of valves

    • A broken valve

    • A piston ring that sticks

    • A broken piston ring

    • Worn piston rings

    • Worn cylinder liners

    Measure the cylinder pressure of an engine after approximately 250 hours of operation. Record the
    data. Continue to periodically measure the cylinder pressure. Comparing the recorded data to the
    new data provides information about the condition of the engine.

    Note: Cylinder pressure is one of the factors that help to determine the overhaul interval. Refer to
    the engine's Operation and Maintenance Manual.

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    If the cylinder pressure has risen by one or more compression ratios, the engine needs a top end
    overhaul in order to remove deposits. Failure to remove the deposits will increase the chance for
    detonation. Severe guttering of the valves will occur.

    To measure the cylinder pressure, use the 193-5859 Cylinder Pressure Gauge Gp (Gas Engine).
    Use the Special Instruction, NEHS0798 that is included with the gauge. Use the following
    guidelines:

    • Remove all of the spark plugs.

    • Fully open the throttle plate.

    • Minimize the cranking time. This will enable a maximum consistent cranking speed for the
    check. Also, the battery power will be conserved.

    Illustration 1 is a graph of approximate cylinder pressures for engines with different compression
    ratios.

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    Illustration 1 g00760309

    Approximate cylinder pressure chart

    (Y) Cylinder pressure in kPa (psi)

    (X) Compression ratio

    (1) Normal range for cylinder pressure

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