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Discussion in 'Engines' started by RichV, Sep 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM.

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  1. RichV

    RichV Member

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    I attempted to check the crankcase pressure on my 6-71TI Detroit Diesels.
    The specifications start at 1800 rpm-1.3", 2000-1.8", 2100-2.0, 2300-2,4

    But, at 1000 rpm it was 1" gradually rising until I got to 1300 rpm, when it went back to zero.
    Both engines did the same thing.

    Being the first time that I've done this, could it be my manometer setup or is something else with the engines/turbos?

    Rich Vaughn
    Ocean Lady
    Quincy MA
  2. Capt J

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    It's because the blowers stopped producing positive pressure and the turbo's aren't making a lot of pressure yet. Test at 1800/2000/2300 with a load.
  3. RichV

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    Thanks, I'll take it out and try again.
  4. Capt Ralph

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    Measuring CC pressures can be a challenge. Especially on a 2-stroke Detroit.
    Like a finger print, all engines will never match a book value real close.
    During these test, book values should be considered guide lines.

    The bottom line; Excessive CC pressures at max Q needs a repetitive procedure and result recording.

    I'm hoping your just experimenting and maybe generating a base line for future readings.
    Or, do you think you have a problem?
  5. RichV

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    I've been seeing a lot of oil leaks; oil pan, governor, breather can mount, etc., all over the engine. Plus oil coming out of the intercooler gaskets. I had cleaned the wire screens in the (4) breather cans in the spring.
    I just replaced 2 of the 4 check valves, and rerouted thier drain hoses from the oil pan to a can, to see if it helps.

    IntercoolerPort.jpg IntercoolerStarboard.jpg
  6. Capt Ralph

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    The oil trails in your pictures are typical of normal turbo slobber rather than CC pressures.
  7. Capt Ralph

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    I have spent a lifetime chasing Detroit oil leaks. Yes, after much blood and grey hairs, you can succeed,,, for a short amount of time..
    If you do not have a CCV system; The Racor CCV system does help greatly over the Walker mess.

    Idle screw at the governor needs fresh copper washers it adjusted a couple of times.
    Governor spring housing gasket requires replacement every ten years.
    Oil pan screws could use a uniform tightening. Ect, ect;;

    So you are explaining that you have a normal Detroit engine.
    The ole slogan; if it's not leaking, It's not running correctly usually applies here.
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  8. rtrafford

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    If you don't have some leaks, your Detroits are imposters.
  9. Capt J

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    LOLOLOL that's nothing for your style Detroits.
  10. RichV

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    LOL Stress for (k)not. So, don't worry, be happy.
    Heading south on Saturday, thanks all.
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