| Parameter | Value |
| Engine Oil Pressure at rated rpm | |
| Minimum Engine Oil Pressure at low idle | |
| Required Tools | |
| Part Number | Qty |
| 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Gp | 1 |
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1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group | |
The 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group measures the engine oil pressure in the system. This engine tool group can read the engine oil pressure inside the oil manifold.
Note: Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS8907, "Using the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group" for more information on using the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group.
Note: The engine oil pressure can also be measured by using an electronic service tool. Refer to Troubleshooting for information on the use of the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET).
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Work carefully around an engine that is running. Engine parts that are hot, or parts that are moving, can cause personal injury. |
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Turn off the engine.
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Illustration 2 g03710256 Location of the oil gallery plug
Typical example of the right-hand side of the engine
(1) Plug - Remove plug (1).
- Install the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Gp into the open oil gallery port.
- Install the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group into oil gallery plug (1).
- Check the engine oil pressure to the camshaft and main bearings on each side of the cylinder block at oil gallery plug (1).
- Start the engine. Run the engine with SAE 10W30 or SAE 15W40 oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil" for the recommendations of engine oil.
Note: Allow the engine to reach operating temperature before you perform the oil pressure test.
Note: The engine oil temperature should not exceed
115 °C (239 °F) . - Record the value of the engine oil pressure when the engine has reached operating temperature.
- A record of engine oil pressure can be used as an indication of possible engine problems or of damage. A possible problem could exist if the engine oil pressure suddenly increases or decreases
70 kPa (10 psi) and the engine is not at normal engine oil pressure. Inspect the engine and correct the problem. - Compare the recorded engine oil pressure with the engine oil pressure indicators on the instrument panel and the engine oil pressure that is displayed on the Cat ET.
- An engine oil pressure indicator or sensor that has a defect can give a false indication of engine oil pressure. If, there is a notable difference between the engine oil pressure readings make necessary repairs.
- If the engine oil pressure is low, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Oil Pressure is Low" for the possible causes of low engine oil pressure.
- If the engine oil pressure is high, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Oil Pressure is High" for the possible causes of high engine oil pressure.