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Product: GAS ENGINE
Model: G3408 GAS ENGINE 6NB
Configuration: G3408 Engine 6NB00001-UP
Engine News
1992/05/01
Clean-Up Procedure 1
No coolant leak has occurred and no further action is required.
Clean-Up Procedure 2
Change the oil and filter. No other clean-up is required since the amount of coolant in the oil was
limited. But, continue to check the oil filter for any residue or metal particles at 50 hour intervals during
the next oil change period to be sure the problem has been corrected.
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Clean-Up Procedure 3
a. Find and repair the coolant leak.
b. Drain the oil and install new filters. Fill the engine crankcase with a mixture of 75% API CF-4 SAE
15W40 oil and 25% butyl cellosolve. Do not mix more than the 25% butyl cellosolve or use a lower
viscosity oil. The resulting mixture viscosity will be too low to provide proper lubrication.
NOTE: Butyl cellosolve is a strong liquid solvent and extreme care should be used when handling it.
Keep it off of your hands because it can cause skin injuries. Butyl cellosolve will damage any finished
surfaces. In the event of spillage, flush the area with clean water immediately.
Butyl cellosolve can be obtained through sales offices of the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co., a
division of Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation.
c. Remove the radiator cap to keep the coolant system pressure at a minimum. Start and operate the
engine until the jacket water temperature causes the coolant thermostats to open. (It may be necessary
to block air flow through the radiator.) Run the engine at 75% of High Idle and NO LOAD to maintain
the jacket water temperature and keep the thermostats open. Continue to operate the engine at this
condition for approximately 20 minutes. This will allow the butyl cellosolve to dissolve the sludge in
the lubrication system.
d. Stop the engine and drain the oil and solvent mixture from the engine. An assessment can now be
made as to the effectiveness of this cleaning process.
e. Inspect the oil filters for any sign of metal particles which are an indication of engine damage. If any
particles are found, the engine must be disassembled to determine the areas of damage and the steps
necessary to clean and repair the engine.
f. If the oil filters do not show any metal particles, remove the oil pan and check the cylinder block
inner walls and the oil pan for any sludge. If the block and pan are clean, install new filters and fill the
engine with new oil. The filters should be checked at 50 hour intervals during the next oil change period
for any signs of sludge and metal particles. If the filters are clean at the end of this period, the normal
oil and filter change periods can be used for future maintenance.
g. If the oil pan and cylinder block are "dirty" after this cleaning process, disassemble the engine, clean,
inspect, and replace parts as necessary. The crankshaft and rod bearings should be checked as part of
this inspection process.
Clean-Up Procedure 4
The engine must be disassembled, the source of the coolant leak repaired, the engine cleaned and new
parts installed as necessary. DO NOT use the butyl cellosolve and run the engine to clean it as this can
cause more damage to the engine.
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