For proper operation, the condition and installation of the sensor must be correct. If the condition or the installation of the sensor is suspect, use the following procedure.
- Remove engine speed/timing sensor (1). Inspect the condition of the end of the magnet. Look for wear and contaminants.
- Clean any debris from the face of the magnet.
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Illustration 2 g00909543 (2) Sliphead - Check the tension of sliphead (2). Gently extend the sliphead for a minimum of
4 mm (0.16 inch) . Then push back the sliphead.When the sliphead has the correct tension, at least
22 N (5 lb) of force is required to push in the sliphead from the extended position.Show/hide tableNOTICE The sliphead must be fully extended when the speed/timing sensor is installed so that the sensor maintains the correct clearance with the speed-timing wheel. If the correct clearance is not maintained, the signal from the sensor will not be generated.
Do not install the sensor between the teeth of the speed-timing wheel. Damage to the sensor would result. Before installing the sensor, ensure that a tooth of the wheel is visible in the mounting hole for the sensor.
- Install the engine speed/timing sensor.
- Ensure that a tooth on the speed-timing wheel is visible in the mounting hole for the sensor.
- Extend sliphead (2) by a minimum of
4 mm (0.16 inch) . - Coat the threads of the sensor with 4C-5598 High Temperature Anti-Seize.
Note: The sliphead is designed to contact a tooth of the speed-timing wheel. The maximum allowable gap between the sliphead and the tooth is
0.5 mm (0.02 inch) . - Install the sensor. Tighten the locknut to
40 ± 5 N·m (30 ± 4 lb ft) .
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(1) Engine speed/timing sensor |
Calibration of the timing is required only after the following circumstances:
- The master Electronic Control Module (ECM) has been replaced.
- The speed/timing sensor has been replaced.
- The speed-timing wheel and/or the rear gear train have been adjusted.
- The speed-timing wheel and/or the rear gear train have been replaced.
The Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) uses the engine speed/timing sensor to help calibrate the engine timing. For instructions on the timing calibration, refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Calibrate".