Testing and adjusting wastegate

Cat 3406E 6TS in a W900. Did overhead, set trim codes to 5232 and took the crimp off of the wastegate hose. Driver complains now of little lower power. Trucks runs alot smoother now. Had trim codes that I did not recognize across the board. 84?? I do not have them handy to type in. Set proper codes off of injectors...then tried the 5232 and it felt quite a bit better than the proper codes...and idle was still good. So we left them. But now he says it weaker down low. Could the wastgate be bleeding off at the wrong time or something? Could it being a non-working component for so long effect its function? What is the best way to test its function?

Thanks!

 

I agree...it idled much smoother with the correct trims...but was a bit weaker too...boss wanted to keep the 5232's. May change them back actually. But drivers griping at the boss because of something I did isn't always fun. But have to do whats best for the truck.

Any idea on testing wastegate for proper opening time and function?

 

Thats fine. I have a manual for the a,b,c model...just not e model and accert. If they are non adjustable why is the rod a turnbuckle? Is this just the part they used and is not really adjustable?

Yes I did run the overhead. I'm slowly making my way through the fleet wether they need it or not. Going to start from here and start doing them all every 150,000 or year. Whichever comes first.

Can I just use ET and graph the boost and see where it dumps?? Or are you saying using a mech gauge on the intercooler instead of the ECM??

 

This is not a an accert...its a 6TS. But I understand what you are saying. I do not think I can do that as our ET is the customer edition. Where would I go to reset the ECM?? Can you do it as you can in cars and trucks by pulling all power from it and it reset...ie fuse or battery cables?

Will find an old boost gauge and try this.

V8...if I was able to make the turnbuckle adjustable would it be beneficial?? Or would it only confuse the ECM?? Say I was getting 26psi...and adjust it to not open till 28 to 30 consistantly? Or is that a bad idea?