Cummins N14 STC, Celect, Celect Plus – Service Manual Engine Noise Excessive – Main Bearing

Symptom Tree  t050

This is symptom tree
Cause Correction

Refer to Engine Noise Diagnostic Procedures – General Information within troubleshooting overview procedure at the end of Section TS before using this symptom tree.

Electronic fault codes active or high counts of inactive fault codes

Refer to Section TF in the CELECT Plus™ Systems Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Bulletin 3666130, or Section TF in the CELECT™ Systems Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Bulletin 3666084.

 

Lubricating oil pressure is below specification

Check the oil pressure. If the pressure is low, refer to Procedure 007-028 in Section 7.

 

Lubricating oil level is below specification

Check the oil level. Verify the dipstick calibration and the oil pan capacity. Fill the system to the specified level. Refer to Procedure 007-009 and Procedure 007-037 in Section 7.

 

Lubricating oil is thin or diluted

Refer to Procedure 007-037 in Section 7. If the oil pressure is low, refer to the Lubricating Oil Pressure Low troubleshooting symptom tree in Section TS.

 

Flywheel or flexplate capscrews are loose or broken

Check the flywheel or flexplate and the mounting capscrews. Refer to Procedure 016-005 in Section 16.

 

Torque converter is loose

Check the torque converter. Refer to the OEM service manual.

 

Main bearings are damaged or worn, or the wrong bearings are installed

Inspect the main bearings for damage, excessive wear, and the correct part number. Refer to Procedure 001-006 in Section 1.

 

Crankshaft journals are damaged or out of round

Inspect the crankshaft journals. Refer to Procedure 001-016 in Section 1.

 
Last Modified:  22-Dec-2011