The Baudouin 6M16 is a 9.7 L 6-cylinder engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 264 kW. It powers generator sets from Baudouin.
Also known as: Baudouin 6M16
| Displacement | 9.7 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 264 kW |
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Intake system clogged | Check the air filter and intake pipe for clogging. Remove clogging if any | |
| Exhaust back pressure is too high | Check the exhaust pipe and brake valve for clogging. Remove clogging if any | |
| Poor fuel quality | Replace fuel in accordance with the requirements | |
| Fuel pipe clogged | Check the fuel pipe for clogging. Remove clogging if any | |
| Fuel pipe leaks | Check the fuel pipe for leakage. Remove leakage if any | |
| Instable atomization of fuel injector | Check, adjust and repair the fuel injector | |
| Cylinder gasket leaks | Check the compression pressure in the cylinder (7) | |
| Excessive bearing shell gap, diesel engine overhaul is needed | Check and overhaul the diesel engine | |
| Piston scuffing | Replace the cylinder liner, piston and piston rings | |
| Insufficient pressure in turbo charging system | Check and troubleshoot the leakage in the connecting pipe | |
| Turbocharger malfunction | Check and replace the assembly | |
| Engine exhaust gas is black | (1) Intake pipe is clogged or exhaust back pressure is high, Clean the intake or exhaust pipe (2) Poor fuel quality, Clean the fuel system, replace fuel (3) Instable atomization of fuel injector, Check, repair or replace (4) Insufficient pressure in turbo charging system, Check and troubleshoot the leakage in the connecting pipe (5) Turbocharger malfunction, Check and replace the assembly | |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | (1) Poor fuel quality with excessive moisture, Replace fuel. (2) Coolant temperature is too low, Check the operating temperature of the thermostat. Replace it if necessary (3) Sealing ring of turbocharger damaged, Check and replace (4) Thrust bearing of turbocharger damaged, Check and replace (5) Oil return pipe of turbocharger clogged, Wash or repair (6) Instable atomization of fuel injector, Check and repair (7) Low compression pressure, incomplete combustion, piston scuffing, Check the piston rings, cylinder liner and cylinder gasket. Repair the damaged ones (8) piston ring and cylinder liner Continue running-in (9) Piston ring gaps are not staggered, Adjust or reassemble (10) Oil control ring failure, Replace (11) Excessive clearance between piston and cylinder liner, Repair, replace | |
| Oil gathering at the air inlet port and inlet pipe of turbocharger | (1) Turbocharger sealing failure, Repair or replace (2) Oil-gas separator failure, Replace (3) Oil pan liquid level is too high, excessive oil, Check and release appropriate amount of oil | |
| Rotating speed is unstable | (1) Poor fuel quality with moisture or wax, Clean the fuel system, replace the fuel (2) Air is sucked into fuel suction pipe, Check the fuel suction pipe and its joint for tightness. Expel the trapped air. (3) Unstable atomization of fuel injector, Check and repair (4) Turbocharger surging, Check and clean the compressor flow passage, remove the fouling and soot deposition (5) Turbocharger bearing damaged, Replace | |
| Oil pressure is too low | (1) There is no oil in oil pan or oil is insufficient, Check oil level and check for leakage, add oil. (2) Engine oil grade is not compliant, Replace with compliant engine oil. (3) Coolant temperature or engine oil temperature is too high, Check whether the cooling system works normally and eliminate the failure. (4) Excessive resistance in engine oil filter, Replace with a new filter element. (5) Engine oil cooler clogged, Check and clean. (6) Suction filter, engine oil pipe, or washer of pipe joint is clogged or broken, Check the suction filter, pipe joint and oil passage for casting shrinkage porosity. (7) Leakage from inlet pipe of engine oil pump, Check, repair or replace the inlet pipe and its joint. (8) Failure of pressure regulator valve in main oil passage, Check, clean or repair the valve. (9) Main oil passage clogged, Check and clean. (10) Excessive bearing shell gap, or damaged bearing shell, Check and replace. (11) Excessive wear of parts and components, Check and overhaul the diesel engine. | |
| Coolant temperature is too high | (1) Coolant level in expansion tank is too low, Check for leakage. Add coolant. (2) Water pump belt is slack, Adjust the belt tension in accordance with the requirements. (3) Damaged washer or worn impeller of water pump, Check, repair or replace (4) Damaged water pipe is sucking air in, Check the water pipe, pipe joint and washer. Replace the damaged ones. (5) Thermostat failure, Replace. (6) Expansion tank clogged, Check, clean and repair the expansion tank. (7) Oil of oil pan is insufficient, Check the oil level. If any leakage, repair it and add engine oil. | |
| Parts wear is too fast | (1) Air filter element is unqualified or damaged, Check and replace the air filter element. (2) Short circuit of air intake system, Check the intake pipe, gasket and connecting sleeve. Repair or replace the damaged ones. (3) Engine oil filter element is not replaced timely, Replace the filter element at the required interval. (4) Insufficient oil in oil pan, Check the oil level. Check for and repair | |
| The diesel engine cannot be started | (1) Air trapped in fuel system (2) Fuel injection pump malfunction (3) Fuel injector malfunction (4) Valve timing or fuel supply initial angle is wrong (4) High-pressure fuel pipe damaged or there is fuel leakage (5) Insufficient compression pressure in cylinder | (1) Remove the air in fuel system. Check the pipe joints for leakage and repair if any. (2) Check the plunger and delivery valve. Repair or replace the damaged parts. (3) Check the atomization of fuel injector, repair if necessary. (4) Check and adjust. (5) Repair or replace. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Baudouin 6M16.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) | Part of our propulsion engines, auxiliary engines, and marine genset models are designed to be HVO-compliant. |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
The Baudouin 6M16 has a displacement of 9.7 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Baudouin 6M16 powers 1 generator set(s), including Baudouin 6M16.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Baudouin 6M16 is: Turbocharger malfunction. Fix: Check and replace the assembly.