AboutWaheed Shittu 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;
Question A customer complains about low power condition on a cummins n-14 when under a load. what would be the most likely cause. An engine position sensor, a faulty tps, stuck waste gate or excessive blow by? and how would you troubleshoot a low power complaint?
Answer troubleshooting a low power complaint is exhaustive. However, you can find answer to the following questions as a guide.
1. Is the low power accompanied by exhaust smoke. If so, is it blue, black or white?
2. Is engine oil consumtion increasing
3. do you have excessive blowby
4. when last did you carry out a routine check on the engine. i.e. C or D check?
5. is the engine overhaeting?
6 is the oil pressure abnormal?
