Pralhad Birdi
Well-Known Member
Hi all, I’ve got a 428C backhoe with a retro-fitted 3054 engine Serial No. 7BJ46984 in it. Originally had a NA engine in it which broke a rod, and I picked this up on the cheap so stuck it in.
Its got a couple of issues basically:
- I’ve changed the turbo on this engine 3 times, and they keep failing within less than 100 hours of work. The last one lasted about 2 hours.
- I’ve got oil spurting out of the dipstick at idle.
Engine oil pressure is about 65psi at low idle. Now I’ve got a new genuine Perkins turbo, but I’m afraid to fit it until I know what’s causing the failures.
There’s no white smoke, engine is a half-kick start and no excessive fuel smoke either.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks!
Its got a couple of issues basically:
- I’ve changed the turbo on this engine 3 times, and they keep failing within less than 100 hours of work. The last one lasted about 2 hours.
- I’ve got oil spurting out of the dipstick at idle.
Engine oil pressure is about 65psi at low idle. Now I’ve got a new genuine Perkins turbo, but I’m afraid to fit it until I know what’s causing the failures.
There’s no white smoke, engine is a half-kick start and no excessive fuel smoke either.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks!