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3516 Generator Set Engine 25Z02189-UP(SEBP2955 - 34) - Basic Search Page 8 of 11

3. For installation to the end of a metal blowby tube, a rubber hose (6) is included in the group. It will fit
most tubes which have close to a 50 mm (2.0 in) diameter. Secure the hose with clamps (7).

4. Attach an 8T-5297 Cable or a 6V2198 Cable to the connector on the pickup and the other end to the
pickup connector on the 8T-2701 Indicator. This completes the installation.

Measuring Blowby
NOTE: The large blowby pickup is sensitive to excessive high frequency noise and air currents entering
the open end of the pickup. To prevent inaccurate readings, keep the pickup outlet as far away from the
engine turbocharger as possible, and away from the fan or any wind blowing past the open end of the
pickup.

If the pickup must be placed close to the engine or in the air stream, use a length of rubber hose to
extend the outlet away from the source of high frequency noise or air stream.

1. Refer to Special Instruction SEHS8712 for instructions on how to operate the 8T-2701 Indicator.

2. Start and run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached.

3. Blowby readings should be taken with the engine at full rpm. Readings may be taken at no load or full
load, but the engine must be loaded to measure the maximum blowby output of the engine

On smaller 3500 engines the indicator may show zero until the engine is loaded since the blowby is
below the minimum rating of the pickup.

Analyzing Results
NOTE: Blowby should be used as a guide only to indicate engine condition and not as an absolute
good/bad indicator. DO NOT use the blowby data alone to determine if the engine should be rebuilt. If
the blowby value is high, check the other indicators, such as oil consumption, low power, etc.

Approximate blowby rates for Caterpillar large engines are shown in the chart. The values listed are the
typical maximum rates for an engine in new condition. These values are typical ONLY and not absolute.

NOTE: Additional valves can be found in the Technical Marketing Information.

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It is recommended to always check the blowby by the same method for better comparison of future tests.
Record the blowby rate and the load on the engine during the test for later reference.

It is suggested that new engines initially be checked for blowby and thereafter during all maintenance
checks.

As the engine rings and cylinder walls wear, the blowby will gradually increase. The blowby on a worn
engine will be considerably higher than for a new engine. By keeping a record of the results, a gradual
increase in the amount of blowby will be noted until the amount of blowby has become excessive.

Usually, high oil consumption and other problems associated with high blowby will not be experienced
until the blowby is considerably higher than the values shown in the chart. (Approximately two times or
more.)

After a new engine is used for a short time, the blowby can decrease as the rings are seated. Also, a
newly rebuilt engine can have a high blowby rate due to the rings not being properly seated, or worn
parts which were not changed, ie. valve guides.

Checking the Operation of the Large Blowby Pickup


Obtain the 8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Group which will be used with the large probe. Perform the check
out instructions per Special Instruction SEHS8712, to be sure the probe is working properly before
proceeding.

If the 8T-2685 Pickup is not available, only perform the following tests.

The components required for the following test are the 8T-2701 Indicator, the 8T-5297 or 6V-2198
Cable and the 1U-8861 Pickup.

1. Connect the 1U-8861 Pickup to the indicator with the cable.

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