Allis-Chalmers 6138T Engine

Nameplate from a real Allis-Chalmers 6138T engine — photo from a surplusrecord.com listing. How to read one →

• Overspeed shutdown.
  Fix: Check governor and throttle linkages for friction or binding.
• Overcrank fault lamp lights and engine stops cranking after approximately 75-seconds.
  Fix: See engine service manual for troubleshooting fuel system. After correcting fault, reset engine monitor relay by placing Run-Stop/Reset-Remote switch to Stop/Reset position, depressing Reset button, then to the required running position.
• Fault lamp lights, no fault exists.
  Fix: To check a no-fault condition, disconnect leads from T B l l terminals 29, 30 and 31. If fault lamp lights with leads disconnected, replace engine monitor board. Reconnect leads.
• Fault lamp lights immediately after engine starts.
  Fix: Check for: Overspeed condition as engine starts.
• Fault lamp lights and engine shuts down after running for a period.
  Fix: Check the following: a. Oil level. Engine will shut down if sensor is closed. b. Check engine manual for troubleshooting oil system. c. High engine temperature. Check coolant level; check water flow (city water cooled systems); check radiator for free air flow, and fan belts for tightness. See engine manual for troubleshooting cooling system. d. Check for faulty oil pressure sensor or faulty high engine temperature sensor.
• Engine stops cranking and fault lamp lights, after cranking approximately 75 seconds.
  Fix: See.engine service manual for troubleshooting fuel system. After correcting problem, reset engine monitor relay by placing Run-Stop/Reset-Remote switch to Stop/Reset, then back to the required running position.
• Engine runs, shuts down, cranks for 75-seconds, cranking cycle stops, overcrank light ON.
  Fix: Check fuel supply.
• Engine runs, shuts down and cranks for 75-seconds. Cranking cycle stops; fault lamp lights.
  Fix: Check fuel supply.
• *Low oil pressure shutdown.
  Fix: Check — a. Oil level. Replenish if necessary. b. Sensor. Faulty sensor will shut down engine. c. Refer to engine service manual for troubleshooting guide for oil system.
• *High engine temperature shutdown.
  Fix: Check — a. Coolant level. Replenish if necessary. b. City water cooled sets. Check water flow, valves, etc. c. Check sensor; check thermostat. d. Radiator model, check fan belts, radiator for obstructions, etc.

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Allis-Chalmers 6138T.

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