
RENR9348-01 39
Troubleshooting Section
i02285926
Excessive Valve Lash
SMCS Code: 1105
-035
Probable Cause
s
•
Lubrication
•
Valve lash
•
Valve train co
mponents
Recommended A
ctions
Lubrication
1. Remove the valve mechanism covers. Refer to
the engine’s Disassembly and Assembly manual
for the corre
ct procedure.
2. Check the lubrication in the valve compartment.
Ensure that t
here is adequate engine oil flow in
the valve compartment. The passages for the
engine oil must be clean.
Valve Lash
Adjust the en
gine valve lash. Refer to the engine’s
Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting manual for
the correct procedure.
Valve Train Components
1. Inspect the
following components of the valve
train:
•
Rocker arms
•
Roller followers (rocker arm)
•
Camshaft
•
Valve stems
•
Valve guides
•
Rocker shafts
2. Check the co
mponents for the following conditions:
abnormal wear, excessive wear, straightness, and
cleanliness. Replace parts, if necessary.
Note: If you replace the camshaft, you must also
replace the roller followers (rocker arm).
3. Adjust the engine valve lash. Refer to the engine’s
Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting manual
for the cor
rect procedure.
i02399564
Excessive W hite Smoke
SMCS Code: 1088
-035
Note: Some white smoke may be present during
cold start-up c
onditions when the engine is operating
normally. If the white smoke persists, there may be
a problem.
Probable Causes
•
Starting aids (if applicable)
•
Coolant tempe
rature sensor
•
Engine speed/timing
•
Unit injectors
•
Flash file
•
Fuel supply
•
Component wear
•
Cooling syste
m
Recommended
Actions
Starting Aids
1. Check for proper operation of the jacket water
heater. Repair the jacket water heater or replace
the jacket wa
ter heater.
2. Ensure that the ether canister is not empty or low.
Replace the e
ther canister if the ether canister is
empty or low. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Ether
Injection System - Test”.
Coolant Temperature Sensor
1. Use the Cate
rpillar Electronic Technician (ET) to
verify that the engine has exited cold mode.
2. Compare the
coolant temperature from Cat ET to
the coolant temperature that is obtained from the
6V-9130 Temperature Adapter (MULTIMETER).
Ensure tha
t the temperature readings are
reasonable for the conditions that are present.
Engine Spe
ed/Timing
1. Check the calibration of the engine speed/timing
sensor. Re
fer to Troubleshooting, “Engine
Speed/Timing Sensor - Calibrate”.