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About Waheed Shittu
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Expertise
Cummins Engine repairs N, V and K series for truck and generator set applications.

Experience
I have over 20 years of experience working on Cummins generators , Cummins powered Foden and ERF and freightliner trucks

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science(Summa cum laude) MBA Production and operations management

Awards and Honors
Who's who among students in American Universities 1987,88 Best overall TTC student Federal College of Education Technical Akoka Lagos Nigeria 1983/84 session

Past/Present Clients
West African Portland Cement Co Plc, Portland transport; Woollen and Synthetic Tex. Man. Ltd;

   

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m1110/31/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: What is the difference between celect and stc. In order to set the valves and injectors. ISM 370
  A: Celect is simply a system developd by Cummins to electronically manage an engine. it consists of an ...
valve & Inj. setting/n-14 plus cumming10/23/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: Do I have to move the timing letters a, b,and c 360 degrees for each valve setting? Making a total ...
  A: No, pls find the correct order: Vs Mark Injector Valve A 1-6 VS 3 5 B ...
Cummins M1110/22/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: We have a truck w/ M11 celect plus with a skip had a fault code ( inactive) P332 no voltage on ...
  A: Greg, I have copied the following for your perusal. I dont think it was an inactive fault with the ...
valve & Inj. setting/n-14 plus cumming10/21/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: Do I have to move the timing letters a, b,and c 360 degrees for each valve setting? Making a total ...
  A: Cylinders in a 6 cylinder engine are numbered 1,2,3,4,5,and 6 from the front of engiine to the rear. ...
n1410/20/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: sir good day i woul to ask about how to adjust the valve and injectors of n14 cummins thanks ...
  A: That was an STC injector. The setting is different from the other injector types. It is a zero lash ...
M1110/19/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I am an old bus driver who runs mostly detroit and some cats...i am considering buying a motorhome ...
  A: My general experience locally here in Nigeria on Cummins M11 has to do with difficulty in ...
valve & Inj. setting/n-14 plus cumming10/19/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: Do I have to move the timing letters a, b,and c 360 degrees for each valve setting? Making a total ...
  A: No Felix. you need only two revolutions to complete the setting of the six cylinders. If you start ...
1990 L10 Smokes10/14/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I have a 1990 L10 Cummins, 270 hp with top stop injectors. The engine smokes fairly good at an idle ...
  A: On the persistent smoke, I advice the following: 1. Check and clean out the air filter or replace ...
2000 n-14 hard to start.10/13/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: !! first off i parked my 2000 kw n-14 cummins for a few months.why things were real slow. i just put ...
  A: Really a puzzle. Havig done all of the above, I advise that you check fuel inlet line from the tank ...
1990 L10 Smokes10/12/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I have a 1990 L10 Cummins, 270 hp with top stop injectors. The engine smokes fairly good at an idle ...
  A: Smoking especially on a turbocharged engine during the commencement of acceleration is normal. It is ...
M11 Help10/6/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: Im working on a 1994 cummins m11 Ive got power to the ecm and fuel sender but the truck will not ...
  A: To help find probable solution to this problem, you need to clarify the following; 1. Does the ...
855 cummins10/4/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I have a 855 cummins big cam in a ford 976 tractor, i bought the tractor last fall used it for a ...
  A: From experience, I know that overheating due to malfunction of the cooling system may lead to ...
Flatbed Trucks10/4/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I want to go into haulage business. I am discussing with my in-laws in US in getting a mack flatbed ...
  A: Bunmi, 1. I believe that the kind of glue you mentioned will not endanger any of the truck ...
Cummins N149/22/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I have a small fleet in Nigeria. I wanted to purchase a Freightliner with an N14 engine but was ...
  A: Shehu, The reality of the current situation in Nigeria with regards to proper diagnosis of engines ...
Cummins 5.9 ISB Fuel line leak9/15/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I had a fuel airlock on a 2000 Cummins 24 valve 5.9 ISB after draining the water in fuel seperator ...
  A: Air lock occurs as a result of opening, loose fittings and joints or cracks in the high pressure ...
n14 cummins 19989/10/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: have oil leak at the back of the motor can't tell if its the rear main seal just start to leak last ...
  A: If the oil leakage is coming out between the flywheel housing and the engine block, it is most ...
n149/4/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: sir good day i woul to ask about how to adjust the valve and injectors of n14 cummins thanks
  A: The basic rule is to check the engine data plate for information on the type of injector adjustment ...
Truck shut down9/2/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: 1997 Volvo with a M-11 Cummins Motor- Why does my truck jerk and act like it is going to shut down? ...
  A: I can offer the following advise. 1 Check the quality of your diesel fuel. 2. Clean your fuel tank ...
cummin n-149/1/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: A customer complains about low power condition on a cummins n-14 when under a load. what would be ...
  A: troubleshooting a low power complaint is exhaustive. However, you can find answer to the following ...
1988 or 89 855 Cummins big cam8/21/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: .. My brother has a dumptruck with a 1988 or 89 Cummins 855 big cam engine that has suddenly ...
  A: Jodi, I need to clarify the oil pressure value you quoted is it the same as 10 p.s.i and 21 p.s.i. ...
6.0 Liter Hard Start8/15/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I have an '06 6.0L F-350 with 97k miles. About 2 weeks ago it began having hard starts. If left for ...
  A: Hard starting can occur due to a variety of reasons among which are: 1. Poor fuel quality 2. Air in ...
fault codes8/13/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I have a customers truck in my workshop with an isc 300 that has intermittent fault codes appearing. ...
  A: Adam, i have sent you a reply a couple of days ago on this question perhaps you did not receive it. ...
F250 7.3l POWERSTROKE8/11/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: 1995 model F250 7.3l powerstroke engine After the truck has been shut off for a period of time (2 or ...
  A: When you shutdown an engine, fuel stops going to the injectors. However, most diesel system are ...
F250 7.3l POWERSTROKE8/10/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: 1995 model F250 7.3l powerstroke engine After the truck has been shut off for a period of time (2 or ...
  A: Hard starting can occcur through the following 1. Air in the fuel system 2. Faulty fuel return ...
2000 freightliner classic8/8/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: what could be wrong with my truck. the engine keeps shutting down, then the check engine oil light ...
  A: My advise is for you to get the engine properly diagnosed with the "insite" software at a cummins ...
active and inactive faults on Cummins N14 engine8/6/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: ECM#22910 ENGINE# 11889458 COULD YOU PLS HELP ME SOLVE THIS PROBLEM ON THIS TRUCK AND BELOW ARE ...
  A: I did answer this question in detail yesterday but it disappeared with a "prompt 65,000 character ...
Cummins N14 Using Oil8/5/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: My driver reports that his truck has used 4 gallons of oil in the past 3 days. He does not see any ...
  A: I need to have answer to the following questions. 1. What is the present speedo reading on truck and ...
cummins n148/3/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: have n14 cpl 1807 needs overhauled calls for two piece piston can a one piece piston be used if so ...
  A: Steve, I strongly advise against the use of non-conformed parts for overhaul as this will have a ...
2002 dodge ram problem7/27/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I have a 2002 dodge ram 6 speed diesel truck. When I'm driving it, it stalls on hiway if I ...
  A: If your throttle control is electric, you may have to check the acceleration sensor fitted beside ...
white smoke when low speed7/26/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: We have a generator set model VTA 28-G2 ( timing code R ). After we replace fuel injectors and ...
  A: I have sent an answer on this question before, I don't know if you received it. However, you should ...
question7/24/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: valves adjusments steps in N14 cummins
  A: You have on the accessory drive pulley timing marks A,B, and C or 1-6vs; 2-5vs; and 3-4vs. Rotate ...
m11 celect7/21/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: good day,im a mechanic from philippines,m11 cummins starter motor was constantly running because of ...
  A: The first step towards solving your problem is to hook it on "insite software" or "compulink" for ...
Engine light7/20/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: Hey, I realize that you are not a Dodge man but maybe you can still help me. My 02 Dakota Sport is ...
  A: Fault codes troubleshooting requires that one has the details particular to it to have a successful ...
cummins N14 celect7/20/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: My Cummins MN truck would not start until a WD40 spray is sprayed in the air cleaner hose for a ...
  A: When you frequently use start aid, this indicates that you need to check your fuel injection system. ...
wont start7/19/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: i have a frieghtliner dump truck with as cummins M11 celect engine it hasd sat for about a month and ...
  A: Cummins M11 Celect engines ECM will display some flash codes to indicate that the ECM is bad. You ...
m11 cummins7/18/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: What are the head bolt torqe specs. Also will an injector o-ring cause hard start
  A: The head bolt torque specs is as follows: 3 steps 1 100 ft-ib or 136 N.m 2 160 ft-lb or 217 N.m 3 ...
Cummins N14 engine7/17/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: At what temperature should a healthy Cummins N14 engine run at?(water temp)
  A: A 'healthy' Cummins N14 cooling system is expected to run as specified: Min. Recommended operating ...
Engine replacement how long7/15/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: My mother has a dodge cummins diesel 6.7L I beleive it is only a few years old. The motor recently ...
  A: If the intention is to diagnose and replace, and contingent upon the availability of spares, the ...
fuel injector7/3/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I HAVE A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 3.9 WITH A BAD FUEL INJECTOR COULD THIS CAUSE THE TRUCK TO LOSE POWER & ...
  A: Yes, a bad injector can cause an engine to lose power. injector can go bad as a result of 1. ...
855 cummins diesel engine7/1/2009Waheed Shittu
  Q: I have an 855 cummins diesel engine on a Versatile farm tractor. The engine is a 1980 year model big ...
  A: Fuel dilution with engine oil can occur as a result of 1. Injector wear (barrel plunger wear) 2. ...

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