2013 Cascadia mysterious air problems

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Big Orange, Nov 7, 2018.

  1. Big Orange

    Big Orange Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys!
    I’m having an issue with a cascadia with the dd13 engine. If you let the truck sit overnight and start it, it will build air pressure until the air dryer pops off at 120 psi. But- after that the compressor will not cut back in and build air until it sits shut off for awhile. I replaced the governor- no change. I replaced the unloader valve (yes- without pulling the compressor- it was miserable) no change. While the unloader was out I sprayed some carb cleaner down the hole to maybe free up a stuck valve in the compressor head. No change. Throw some ideas at me- where would you check next? Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Big Orange

    Big Orange Bobtail Member

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    Just to update. I ended up disconnecting the unloader line at the governor with the truck running and lo and behold- it was pressurized. The compressor started pumping as soon as I disconnected the line. Either I replaced a bad governor with a bad new governor, or there is mega moisture in this air system or I got an attack of stupidity when I replaced the governor and put a plug in the exhaust port. I’ll dig into it further and post results, maybe it’ll help somebody out sometime. I’ve got the old girl on the ropes now!
     
  4. Big Orange

    Big Orange Bobtail Member

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    Well, I put a plug in the exhaust port of the governor when I changed it. That’s why it was acting up. Removed the plug and everything is normal as far as building air. Nothing like publicly admitting a mistake but a good one for the “I did that once and here’s what happened” file
     
    JohnC123 Thanks this.
  5. JohnC123

    JohnC123 Light Load Member

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    Good job and good post...thanks.
     
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