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11 Engine Hunting

The document outlines troubleshooting steps for engine hunting issues, including checking for air in the fuel system, inspecting the pulsation damper, and ensuring proper wiring and actuator functionality. It also suggests replacing or repairing components such as the actuator, controller, and pressure regulator as needed. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of calibrating the PT pump and checking the alternator winding.

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11 Engine Hunting

The document outlines troubleshooting steps for engine hunting issues, including checking for air in the fuel system, inspecting the pulsation damper, and ensuring proper wiring and actuator functionality. It also suggests replacing or repairing components such as the actuator, controller, and pressure regulator as needed. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of calibrating the PT pump and checking the alternator winding.

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Engine Hunting

Crank the engine and confirm the


complaint. Install fuel sight glass to
detect air in the system

Cracked / defective pulsation


damper

In case of EFC governor check for

Improper gain setting

In case of imported controller

Damaged actuator O ring

Wear marks on actuator shaft / Actuator sticky / weak springs

Scored actuator housing


Controller faulty

PT pump callibration / repair

Sticky pressure regulator in


hydraulic governor

Alternator winding weak


Engine Hunting
Bleed air from the fuel pump SD valve. Check for
loose hose connections, damaged water
seperator O ring and fuel filter O ring
Gear pump suction adaptor O ring damaged
Pulsation damper cracked / defective
Magnetic filter screen partially choked

Replace pulsation damper assembly and check

Loose connection in wiring Shielding is not proper


Incorrect wiring
Battery voltage too low
MPU gap more
MPU locknut loose
Dirt / Dust on MPU tip / Dirt on flywheel ring gear

Adjust the Gain pot

Short link A& B and readjust again

Remove actuator , inspect O rings, springs,


Check for stickiness, clean all the components &
refit as per proceedure. Replace the O rings and
springs if damaged.

Replace the actuator

Replace actuator housing if ‘O’ ring seating area is damaged


Replace the controller & refit the old housing
and check for hunting.
Remote pot defective

Check for callibration / repairs / replacement of PT pump

Remove the pressure regulator assembly


clean and refit the assembly.

Alternator winding to be checked and repaired.

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