Measurement Of The Compression Pressure - Komatsu PC20R-8 Shop Manual

TESTING AND ADJUSTMENTS

MEASUREMENT OF THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE

While measuring the compression, take care not
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to get entangled in the cooling fan, the alternator
belt, or in other rotating parts.
Check all cylinders.
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H Test conditions:
. Engine: at working temperature.
. Hydraulic oil: 45 ± 55 ëC.
. Battery: fully charged.
Valve clearance: adjusted
.
(See «ADJUSTMENT OF VALVE CLEARANCE»).
. Air filter functioning properly.
1 - Remove the clamp (1) and disconnect the high-pres-
sure tube (2).
2 - Remove the nozzle holder (3) of the cylinder to be
checked.
3 - Disconnect the connector (4) of the engine-stopping
solenoid and close the fuel cock (5).
4 - Turn the engine over a few times, using the starting
motor.
5 - Mount the adapter B2 and connect the test pressure
gauge B1.
H Check that the seal is mounted in the adapter,
and that it is undamaged.
6 - Turn the engine using the starting motor and read the
compression value.
H Read the compression value when the pressure
gauge has stabilised.
H While reading the compression, also check the
engine rpm using the tachometer C1 or C2. If
the speed does not correspond with the control
value, check it against the diagram.
H Compression value:
Normal: PC20R-8: 32w1 kg/cm
PC27R-8: 31w1 kg/cm
Minimum permissible:
PC20R-8: 26w1 kg/cm
PC27R-8: 25w1 kg/cm
H Maximum difference between the cylinders:
7 - After the reading, re-assemble the nozzle holder (3),
and reconnect the high- pressure tube (2) and the
connector (4).
Nut that secures the nozzle: 7.84w0.98 Nm
High-pressure coupling: 31.85w2.45 Nm
PC20R-8 PC27R-8
MEASUREMENT OF THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE
2
at 250 rpm
2
at 250 rpm
2
at 250 rpm
2
at 250 rpm
2
2 ± 3 kg/cm
2
3
4
1
C
2
B
PC20R
40
35
30
25
20
200 250
Engine speed (giri/min)
1
RKPA2150
5
RKPA2160
1
B
RKP06370
PC27R
300 350 400
RKP06521
20-27