Cat C 15 Acert rebuilt problem

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by crewman767, Oct 30, 2024.

  1. crewman767

    crewman767 Bobtail Member

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    Hi, wonder if any of the Cat gurus can help me, this is what I got,
    09 C-15 Acert twin turbo that's deleted.
    we overhauled the engine put a new Head, put new wire harness inside and outside of the motor, new fuel lines from the tanks.
    The problem we have is the the truck runs perfect, great fuel pressure, great boost, but as soon as we take a hill and need power the RPM starts to fluctuate 300 to 400 RPM and the truck feels like it has no power, the boost and fuel pressure stays normal, once it hits flat country and don't need lots of power everything is normal again.
    Is it electrical? or fuel issue?

    any insight would be appreciated
     
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  3. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    Check for boost leaks. Sometimes used couplers and boots don't seat right if they aren't reinstalled in the exact same position they were removed from.
     
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  4. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Check for aeration in return fuel. Possible loose injector
     
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  5. Imontoya

    Imontoya Bobtail Member

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    I have had a similar problem and was the throttle positioning sensor.
     
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