C18 Industrial Engine Caterpillar


Fuel Temperature Is High

Usage:

C18 NBB
Use this procedure in order to troubleshoot high fuel temperature. Use this procedure if the following event code is active. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Codes" for information about event codes and the default trip point for this code. You must access the monitoring system on Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) in order to view the current trip point for this code. For information on the engine monitoring system, refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Monitoring System".

Table 1
Event Code    
Code     Conditions which Generate this Code     System Response    
E363(1) High Fuel Supply Temperature     The fuel temperature is above the trip point temperature.     The code is logged.    
E363(2) High Fuel Supply Temperature     The engine power is derated. The derate is 12.5 percent for every degree over the trip point. The maximum derate is 25 percent. The code is logged.
E363(3) High Fuel Supply Temperature    

Probable Causes

Fuel Supply

  • Fuel level

  • Fuel lines

  • Fuel pressure regulating valve

Engine Operating Temperature

  • High coolant temperature

Air Temperature

  • High ambient air temperature

Recommended Actions

Fuel Level

Ensure that the fuel tank contains enough fuel. As the fuel tank level decreases, the fuel temperature of the remaining fuel generally increases.

Fuel Lines

Restricted fuel return lines may produce very high fuel temperatures. Ensure that the fuel return flow to the fuel tank is not obstructed.

Fuel Pressure Regulating Valve

An improperly operating fuel pressure regulating valve may cause high fuel temperature. If a problem is suspected, inspect the return fuel pressure regulating valve. Clean any contamination or debris that may keep the regulating valve from operating properly. If debris is present, find the source of the contamination. Replace the return fuel pressure regulating valve if the valve is worn or damaged.

High Coolant Temperature

The fuel is supplied to the injectors through a passage in the cylinder head. An overheated engine could cause the fuel temperature to reach the trip level. If high coolant temperature is suspect, refer to Troubleshooting, "Coolant Temperature Is High".

High Ambient Air Temperature

High ambient air temperature can reduce the cooling system's effectiveness. High ambient air temperature can increase the temperature of the fuel in the fuel tank.

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