C15 Camshaft problems?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by droy, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. Jas

    Jas Medium Load Member

    Thats your low boost, the wastegate on a MBN opens at a much lower pressure than a 6NZ but the solenoid valve prevents boost signal to the wastegate until the desired boost level is reached, therefore you still get boost. With the wastegate connected straight to the intake manifold you are opening the wastegate was soon as the boost overcomes the spring pressure in the wastegate actuator. The simple way to fix it is to space wastegate actuator back to increase the spring pressure in the actuator, this increases the boost pressure required to overcome the spring and open the gate. If you have a pressure regualtor, hook it to the wastegate line and space the wastegate actuator back until it just starts to open at about 18-19psi. If you go to far you can overspeed the turbo, having said that I know of a couple of C15s that had the wastegate hose blocked since new and have never had turbo problems but thats more good luck than good management:biggrin_25525:.
     
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  3. Lone Ranger

    Lone Ranger Light Load Member

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    I can't offer anything to this except I feel for you and were I there I would just say "Oh Man!"

    Makes my little head replacement seem like a trip to the park. :biggrin_2554:
     
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  4. cat from the valley

    cat from the valley Medium Load Member

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    20 to 30 degree higher , a mechanic told me if i wanted the tranny to last i should leave wat the maker put on it
     
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  5. haystack

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    I noticed the same thing when I put that cam in my truck, went from 39psi to 33. Did you ever get your boost back?
     
  6. droy

    droy Heavy Load Member

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    PM about cam swap sent to you Haystack; sorry, not much help though.
    Boost problem turned out to be impeller rubbing housing due to bearing failure in turbo. Replaced with the Borg/Warner, normal boost around 28 lbs., max of about 30lbs. Would like to see a tad more, but after the past nightmares, scared to make any adjustments! Besides, very satisfied with power, EGTs, and fuel MPG, so will probably leave well enough alone.
     
  7. carltrigg5039

    carltrigg5039 Bobtail Member

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    In regards to you fuel pressure, the pump on the front of the engine can go bad and NOT show up on a computer check...the cam question, I suggest you call Pittsburgh Power. Bruce and his guys build a LOT of horsepower in a lot of different engines and are very good at answering questions. 724.360.4080
     
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