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Fault finding

Excessive black smoke on acceleration

Diesel traction engine · Cummins

RailwayMedium difficulty

Symptoms

Dense black smoke, loss of power, high fuel consumption.

Probable causes

  • Worn injectors
  • Inefficient turbocharger
  • Clogged air filter
  • Incorrect pump timing

Solution

Replace the air filter, test injector delivery, and check turbocharger boost pressure and injection pump timing.

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