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Using the 8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator {0774, 0781,
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Número de medio -SEHS8712-03Fecha de publicación -01/01/2005Fecha d

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Using the 8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator

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SMCS - 0774; 0781; 0785

Caterpillar Products: All

Introduction
The 8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator has a digital readout that is capable
of displaying either volume or air flow. The blowby/air flow indicator
displays Metric units. The blowby/airflow indicator also displays US
Customary units.

The blowby/air flow indicator can measure the exhaust gas that escapes from
the crankcase. The gas that escapes is commonly known as blowby.
Measuring the blowby helps the technician assess the condition of the
cylinder, which can be very helpful in determining when engine repair is
needed. The amount of blowby can be displayed in liters per minute or in
cubic feet per hour.

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The blowby/air flow indicator can measure the airflow that passes through the
radiator core. Measuring the airflow helps the technician locate areas in the
radiator core that have become restricted. The rate of airflow can be displayed
in meters per minute or in feet per minute.

Adaptability

Illustration 1 g00815969

The 8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator is adaptable to all Caterpillar

Engines. Measurements of 3600 Series Engines also require a 1U-8860
Blowby Pickup Gp . The blowby/airflow indicator is adaptable to all radiators
that have straight cores.

8T-2700 Blowby/Airflow Indicator

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Illustration 2 g00817505

(1) 6V-7145 Case with Decal, SEES5692

(2) The vinyl hose has an ID of 19.05 mm (0.75 inch). The wall thickness of
the vinyl hose is 3 mm (0.125 inch). The length of the vinyl hose is 1524 mm
(5 ft). The nipple is 12.7 mm (0.50 inch) male pipe by 19.05 mm (0.75 inch)
with a 12.7 mm (0.5000 inch) hose clamp.

(3) The bushing is 25.4 mm (1.00 inch) by 12.7 mm (0.50 inch).

(4) The hose clamps have an operating range of 19.05 mm (0.75 inch) to 50.8
mm (2.00 inch). Two hose clamps are included.

(5) 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup with Decal, SEES5694

(6) 8T-5297 Cable As

(7) The bushing is 19.05 mm (0.75 inch) by 12.7 mm (0.50 inch).

(8) The bushing is 32 mm (1.25 inch) by 12.7 mm (0.50 inch).

(9) 8T-2701 Blowby Indicator As

(10) The bushing is 38.1 mm (1.5 inch) by 12.7 mm (0.50 inch).

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(11) The 8T-2701 Blowby Indicator As comes with the following 4 Vinyl
hoses.

z The first vinyl hose has an ID of 22 mm (0.875 inch). The wall thickness
is 3 mm (0.125 inch). The length of the hose is 102 mm (4 inch).
z The second hose has an ID of 6.35 mm (0.25 inch). The wall thickness is
5 mm (0.185 inch). The length of the hose is 102 mm (4 inch).
z The third hose has an ID of 38.1 mm (1.50 inch). The wall thickness is 5
mm (0.185 inch). The length of the hose is 102 mm (4 inch) long.

z The fourth hose has an ID of 50.8 mm (2.00 inch). The wall thickness is 5
mm (0.185 inch). The length of the hose is 102 mm (4 inch).

(12) The length of the PVC pipe is 305 mm (12 inch). The diameter of the
PVC pipe is 12.7 mm (0.5 inch). There is also a PVC Schedule 40 Bushing.

The optional items that are available are listed below:

z The 5P-7366 Power Cable allows you to connect the indicator to an 11 to
40 volts DC machine battery.

z The 8T-5268 Converter operates on either 110 volts AC at 50 Hz or 230

volts AC at 60 Hz. The converter supplies the diagnostic service tools
with 11 to 20 volts DC at a maximum current of 0.3 amperes.
z The 6V-2198 Cable has a length of 5500 mm (18 ft).

Features of the 8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow

Indicator
Digital Readout - A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides a 4.5 digit
display of the measurement value. Arrows on the digital display indicate the
active function.

Storage Memory - Three separate storage memories record the minimum, the
maximum, and the different values of the measurements that are being taken.
These values may be displayed at any time.

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Hold Function - The display may be held constant for any length of time.

Touch Pad - A touch pad controls the functions of the indicator.

Power - The 8T-2701 Blowby Indicator As is powered by an internal 9 volt

battery. External power that is 11 to 40 VDC can be used when the internal
battery is low. An 8T-5268 Converter is also available to power the indicator.

A power saving feature turns the display off if the probe is not used for 15
minutes. This auto turn-off feature may be disabled.

Low Battery Voltage Indicator - When the internal battery or external power
is less than 6 volts, "LO BAT" will appear on the display. The blowby/airflow
indicator will remain accurate until the voltage drops to 5.5 volts.
Once "LO BAT" appears on the display, two hours of continuous operation
will remain or five hours of intermittent operation will remain.

Specifications
Power

Internal ... standard 9 volt battery

External ... 11 to 40 volts DC at 0.007 ampere

Measuring Range

Liters per minute ... 8 to 472

Cubic feet per hour ... 18 to 1000
Meters per minute ... 43 to 2390
Feet per minute ... 141 to 7843

Accuracy

System accuracy ... ± 5%

Resolution

Blowby ... one liter per minute (one cubic foot per minute)
Air flow ... one meter per minute (one foot per minute)

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Display Update Rate and Data Measuring Rate

Normal Rate - Data measured 2 1/2 times per second. The LCD is updated at
one second intervals.

Medium Rate - Data measured 2 1/2 times per second. The LCD is updated
at five second intervals.

Slow Rate - Data measured 2 1/2 times per second. The LCD is updated at 10
second intervals.

Operating Temperature

8T-2701 Blowby Indicator As ... -18 to +60°C (0 to 140°F)

8T-2685 Blowby Pickup ... -18 to +121°C (0 to 250°F)

Storage Temperature

8T-2701 Blowby Indicator As ... -40 to +100°C (-40 to +212°F)

8T-2685 Blowby Pickup ... -40 to +232°C (-40 to +450°F)

Battery Life (Alkaline Battery)

Continuous use ... 30 hours (nominal)

Intermittent use ... up to 90 hours

Size

8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator ... 432 mm × 330 mm × 114 mm (17

inch × 13 inch × 4.5 inch)
8T-2701 Blowby Indicator As ... 190 mm × 112 mm × 40 mm (7.5 inch ×
4.4 inch × 1.6 inch)

Weight

8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator ... 4.1 kg (9.12 lb)

8T-2701 Blowby Indicator As ... 0.6 kg (1.25 lb)
8T-2685 Blowby Pickup ... 0.2 kg (0.5 lb)

Connections to the 8T-2701 Blowby/Air Flow

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Indicator

Illustration 3 g00816576

(1) Connector for external power source

(2) Connector for 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup

Connector for the External Power Source - The connection for the external
power source is 11 to 40 VDC. This connection is not required if a good 9 volt
battery is installed in the indicator.

Use the optional 5P-7366 Power Cable to connect to the machine battery.

The optional 8T-5268 Converter connects at location (1) for 110/230 VAC.

Connector for Blowby Pickup - Install 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup or the 1U-
8860 Blowby Pickup at location (2). Use the 8T-5297 Cable As . The 6V-
2198 Cable may be used if a longer cable is required.

Blowby/Air Flow Indicators

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Illustration 4 g00816591

(1) "HOLD" - The value on the display is being held and the value will not
change even if the values change.

(2) DIGITAL DISPLAY - Liquid crystal display (LCD)

Note: An arrow will appear on the display next to the label to indicate the
following functions.

(3) "UNDER" - The flow rate is under the range of the indicator. The display
will be blank.

(4) "L/MIN" - The blowby value in liters per minute

(5) "NORM" - The display is being updated at the normal rate of one second
intervals.

(6) "FT3\HR" - The blowby value in cubic feet per hour

(7) "MED" - The display is being updated at the medium rate of five second
intervals.

(8) "M/MIN" - The air flow displays in meters per minute

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(9) "SLOW" - The display is being updated at the rate of 10 second intervals.

(10) "FT/MIN" - The air flow displays in feet per minute

(11) "MIN" - The minimum value that is recorded during the test

(12) "ACTUAL" - The current actual amount of flow

(13) "MAX" - The maximum value that is recorded during the test

(14) "DIFF INDICATOR" - The difference in the values that are recorded
for minimum and maximum

Controls on the Blowby/Air Flow Indicator

Illustration 5 g00816655

(1) "L/MIN" - After pressing, the display will indicate the amount of blowby
in liters per minute. An arrow will appear on display next to "L/MIN".

(2) "FT3/HR". - After pressing, the display will indicate the amount of
blowby in cubic feet per hour. An arrow will appear on display next

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to"FT3/HR".

(3) "M/MIN" - After pressing, the display will indicate the amount of air
flow in meters per minute. An arrow will appear on display next to "M/MIN".

(4) "FT/MIN" - After pressing, display will indicate the amount of air flow in
feet per minute. An arrow will appear on display next to "FT/MIN".

(5) "MIN" - This button displays the minimum value that is recorded during
the test once the "CLEAR" button is initially pressed. An arrow will appear on
display above "MIN".

(6) "MAX" - This button displays the maximum value that is recorded during
the test once the "CLEAR" button is initially pressed. An arrow will appear on
display above "MAX".

(7) "DIFF" - After pressing, the display will indicate the difference between
the minimum value and the maximum value, once the "CLEAR" button is
initially pressed. An arrow will appear on display above "DIFF". This
function is only for blowby .

(8) "ACTUAL" - After pressing, this will display the current actual value. An
arrow will appear on display above "ACTUAL".

(9) "CLEAR" - After pressing, the memories will be cleared for the "MIN"
value, the "MAX" value, and the "DIFF" value. The value that is currently
displayed will be entered into the memory for the "MIN" and the "MAX"
when the "CLEAR" button is pressed.

(10) "SLOW RATE" - This feature causes the display to be updated in 10

second increments. An arrow will appear on the display next to "SLOW". Use
"SLOW RATE" to slow the display reading when the display is changing
rapidly.

(11) "MED RATE" - This feature causes the display to be updated in 5

second increments. An arrow will appear on the display next to "MED".
"MED RATE" may be used to slow the display reading when the display is
changing rapidly.
(12) "NORM RATE" - This feature causes the display to be updated in 1

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second increments. An arrow will appear on the display next to "NORM".

(13) "HOLD" - When you press this button, the "MIN", "MAX", "DIFF", or
"ACTUAL"readings will not change until the "HOLD" and "CLEAR" buttons
are pressed or until the indicator is turned off.

(14) "HOLD CLEAR" - If the reading on the display is being held, this
button will allow the reading to be updated to the current value. The arrow
next to "HOLD" will disappear when the "HOLD" button is pressed.

(15) "ON" - This button turns the indicator on.

(16) "OFF" - This button turns the indicator off. No memories are retained.

Powering the Blowby/Air Flow Indicator

The following three methods are used to power the indicator:
z Internal 9 Volt battery for portable use

z External 11 to 40 VDC from machine battery

z 8T-5268 Converter from an AC power source

Operation from the Internal Battery

The blowby/airflow indicator is normally operated from the internal 9 volt
battery. If the battery is installed and the battery is in good condition, the
blowby/airflow indicator will operate whenever the "ON" button is pressed.
When the battery voltage drops to 6 volts, and approximately two hours of
battery life remain, the words "LO BAT" will appear on the display. The
internal battery should be changed by using the following procedure:

Note: The battery must be changed within two hours after "LO BAT" appears
on the display, or inaccurate results will be obtained.

Replacing the Internal Battery

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Illustration 6 g00816769

1. Remove six screws (1) from the rear cover. Remove cover (2) .

Illustration 7 g00816773

2. To remove battery (3), pull upward on the battery and remove the battery
from the holder.

3. Install a new 9 volt battery in the battery holder.

Note: Be sure that the positive (+) terminal on the battery is on the
positive (+) terminal in the holder.

4. Install the rear cover (2) and six screws (1).

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External 11 to 40 Volts DC Operation from Machine Battery

1. Use 5P-7366 Power Cable . This cable is the same 6 m (20 ft) power
cable that is used with the 9U-7400 Multitach Tool Gp .

Illustration 8 g00816858

2. Connect power cable to connector (4) on top of the blowby/airflow

indicator.

Note: Always connect one of the clips to the frame of the machine.
Connect the other clip to the positive (+) terminal on the battery. The
connector is not polarized. Either clip may be connected to the positive
(+) terminal on the battery or to the machine frame.

3. The machines might be equipped with a disconnect switch. You must

turn the disconnect switch to the ""ON"" position in order to power the
blowby/airflow indicator. Once power has been supplied, the
blowby/airflow indicator will operate whenever the "ON" button is
pressed.

Fuse Replacement

Use the following procedure to check and replace these fuses if the indicator
fails to operate.

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Illustration 9 g00816769

1. Remove six screws (1) from the rear cover, and remove cover (2) from
the indicator.

Illustration 10 g01090583

2. Locate two fuses (3) on the printed circuit board. The fuses are located
directly behind the connector for the external power source. You do not
need to remove the fuses from the holders for the check.

3. Use a 6V-7070 Digital Multimeter to check both fuses. Put the

multimeter on the 200 Ohm scale. Place a probe on each end of the same
fuse.

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Note: A good fuse will measure less than 1 ohm resistance. A damaged fuse
will measure infinite ohm "OL" on the multimeter display. Replace the
damaged fuse with a 8K-4644 Fuse .

External AC Power Operation from the 8T-5268 Converter

1. Set the voltage selector switch on the 8T-5268 Converter for the correct
AC voltage, either 120 volts or 230 volts. The voltage selector switch is
located on the back of converter.

2. Plug the connector on the 8T-5268 Converter into the connector for the
external power source on the blowby/airflow indicator. Plug the converter
into an AC outlet. For operation outside the USA, an AC adapter may be
required.

3. Once the power has been supplied, the blowby/airflow indicator will
operate whenever the "ON" button is pressed.

Operating Instructions
Checking the Operation of the Blowby/Air Flow Indicator
The following procedure may be used to check the operation of the 8T-2701
Blowby Indicator As , the 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup , or the 1U-8860 Blowby
Pickup . This procedure is designed to test the operation of the systems only.
This test is not intended to check for accuracy.

The components for this test are the blowby/airflow indicator, the 8T-5297
Cable , and the blowby pickup. Perform the following steps.

1. In order to power the 8T-2701 Blowby Indicator As , refer to ""Powering

the Blowby/Air Flow Indicator" ". Do not connect the pickup to the
blowby/airflow indicator .

2. When you press the "ON" button, the letters "OF" should flash on the
display. This display indicates that a pickup has not been installed or that
the cable is broken.

3. Use the 8T-5297 Cable to connect the 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup to the

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blowby/airflow indicator. The flashing should stop and the display should
read "0".

4. Press the following buttons in order to ensure that an arrow appears on

the display at the labels with the same name as the button.

5. Press the "FT/MIN", "ACTUAL", and the "NORM RATE" buttons.

6. Blow air into the pickup in the direction of the arrow on the pickup.
Observe the reading on the display. The display should show
approximately 300 to 900 "FT/MIN".

7. Press the "M/MIN" button. the arrow should point to "M/MIN". Blow air
into the pickup. The display should show approximately 100 to 400
"M/MIN".

8. Press the "FT3/HR" button. The arrow should point to "FT3/HR". Blow
air into the pickup. The display should show approximately 100 to 400
"FT3/HR".

9. Press the "L/MIN" button. The arrow should point to "L/MIN". Blow air
into the pickup again. The display should show approximately 10 to 80
"L/MIN".

10. Press the "MAX" button. The arrow should point to "MAX". A number
should be on the display. The maximum value should be 900 during the
last four tests. Remember this number for the next test.

11. Press the "MIN" button. The arrow should point to "MIN". The display
should read "0".

12. Press the "DIFF" button. The arrow should point to "DIFF". The display
should read the difference between "MIN" and "MAX". The value for the
"DIFF" should equal the value for the "MAX".

13. Press the "CLEAR" button and look at the values in "MIN", "MAX" and
"DIFF". The values should be "0".

14. Blow air into the pickup continuously after you press the "MIN" button in
order to check the "MIN" function. The display will read "0". While you

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are still blowing air, press the "CLEAR" button. A value will appear on
the display. This value is the minimum value that appeared. When you
stop blowing air into the pickup, the display will go to "0". This value is
the new minimum value.

15. In order to check the "HOLD" function, repeat Step 14. While you blow
air into the pickup, press the "HOLD" button after you press the
"CLEAR" button. The minimum value should stay on the display and an
arrow should appear next to "HOLD". Press the "HOLD" button and the
"CLEAR" button. The number on the display should go to "0". The arrow
next to "HOLD" should disappear.

16. In order to check the "RATE" buttons, press the "FT/MIN" button and the
"ACTUAL" button. The arrow for the "NORM RATE" button should
indicate that the "NORM RATE" button has been depressed. You should
vary the force of the air into the pickup. The reading on the display
should change accordingly. The reading should change every second.
Press the "MED RATE" button. The reading should change in five
second intervals. Press the "SLOW RATE" button. The reading should
change in 10 second intervals.

17. Press the "OFF" button. The display should be blank. This completes the
test of the blowby/Air Flow Indicator.

Test Procedure
Hookup for Checking Blowby

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Illustration 11 g00816870

1. Attach the 1.5 m (5 ft) hose (4) to the most convenient location on the
crankcase breather output tube or the breather hose. Connect appropriate
sized bushing (3) and hose (2) to the crankcase breather. Secure hose
with clamps (1) .

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Illustration 12 g00816873

2. Attach 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup (5) to the hose by sliding the pickup into
hose (4).

Note: Install pickup (5) with arrow (6) in the direction of the air flow.

3. Attach 8T-5297 Cable to 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup and 8T-2701 Blowby

Indicator As .

Measuring Blowby
Note: The 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup is sensitive to noise or movement of air.
In order to prevent inaccurate readings, keep the pickup away from the engine
fan and any movement of air past the end of the pickup.

1. Start and run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached.

2. Press the "ON" button.

a. Press the "ACTUAL" button. An arrow must appear above

"ACTUAL" on the display.
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b. Select "L/MIN" or "FT /HR" and press the button. An arrow must
appear next to the selection.

c. Press the "NORM RATE" button. An arrow must appear next to the
selection.

3. Run the engine at high idle. The value of the blowby will be displayed.
The display will change whenever the amount of blowby changes.

4. Press the "MED RATE" or "SLOW RATE" button if the display is

changing too fast.

a. After you test the minimum blowby, test the maximum blowby and
record the difference between the two. Press the buttons in order to
recall the "MIN", the "MAX", or the "DIFF" between the two
readings.

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b. Press the "CLEAR" button in order to retest the "MIN" and "MAX".

c. To retain the "MIN", "MAX", "DIFF" or "ACTUAL" value on the

display, press the "HOLD" button.

Note: Do not press the "HOLD" button until the check has been completed.
The readings will not change after the "HOLD" button is pressed. The
memory will retain the values until the "HOLD CLEAR" button is pressed or
until the blowby/airflow indicator is turned off.

Analyzing Results
Note: Do not use the data alone to determine if the engine should be
overhauled. The obtained data from the blowby/air flow indicator should only
be used for additional information. Other indicators such as high oil
consumption, low power, hard starting, and excessive fuel consumption must
be considered.

The data from the blowby/air flow indicator should be used in order to
establish a trend for the engine. You should not make a decision in order to
repair an engine on the results of a single blowby test.

After a new engine is used for a short time, the blowby can decrease as the
rings are seated. New engines should be checked for blowby during all
maintenance checks. As the piston rings and cylinder walls wear, the blowby
will gradually increase. Other sources of blowby can be worn valve guides or
leaking turbocharger seals.

The blowby on a worn engine may be two times or more than the blowby of a
new engine and may indicate the need for an overhaul.

An engine that has been overhauled can have a high rate of blowby due to
several factors: improperly seated rings, worn parts which were not changed
and worn valve guides.

By keeping a record of the results, a gradual increase in the amount of the

blowby will be noted until the amount of blowby has become excessive. Any
sudden increase in blowby could indicate a broken piston ring.

Always check the blowby by the same method for better comparison of future

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tests. Read the rate of blowby at full engine RPM, either at no load or at full
load. The blowby could vary as much as 100 percent under a no load
condition to a full load condition. Use the highest reading for the actual
blowby value.

The blowby meter is sensitive to engine noise at high frequencies. When you
are making blowby measurements, keep the blowby pickup as far away from
the engine as possible. Do NOT put the pickup near the turbocharger or fan
blades, as this can cause a reading error.

The rates of blowby for new Caterpillar engines without ACERT technology
are shown in the chart below. The rates of blowby are typical. The readings
are not the absolute rates of blowby. Do not base your decision for repairs on
only the readings.

Note: It is normal for ACERT Engines to have twice the blowby in

comparison to engines that are not equipped with ACERT technology.
Blowby rates for ACERT Engines will be released at a later date.

Table 1

Typical Blowby Rates for New (Low Hour) Caterpillar Engines without
ACERT technology
Ring Blowby Blowby High Idle No Load
Engine Package Range Ft Range Blowby/HP Ratio
3 L/Min 3 L/Min
/Hour Ft /Hour
3204 NA
2 ring 90-100 42-47 1.0 0.5

3204 DIT
2 ring 110-240 52-110 2.0 1.0

3208 2 ring 120-250 56-118 1.2 0.5

3208 T 2 ring 250-500 118-230 2.0 1.0
3304 3 ring 160-214 74-98 1.3 0.6
3306 3 ring 180-250 85-118 1.3 0.6

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3406 3 ring 400-450 189-212 1.1 0.5

3408 3 ring 450-500 212-236 1.0 0.5
3412 3 ring 650-750 307-354 1.0 0.5
3512 3 ring 550-600 259-283 0.5 0.22
3126/B/E
3 ring 166-228 82-107 1.1 0.5

C-9 3 ring 90-111 42-52 0.3 0.15

C-10 3 ring 113-143 53-67 0.4 0.2
C-12 3 ring 130-151 61-71 0.4 0.17
C-15 3 ring 183-228 86-108 0.5 0.23

Checking Air Flow Through the Radiator Core

The 8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator can help in analyzing engine
overheating problems. The following items can cause Overheating:
z Overload
z Low fan speed
z Improper shroud
z Plugged radiator core

Plugging of the radiator core is the most common cause of poor air flow. The
blowby/airflow indicator measures the air flow through the radiator core. The
blowby/airflow indicator also helps pinpoint the exact location of a restriction
in the radiator core.

The blowby/airflow indicator is most effective with blower fans. Suction fans
tend to average the air flow across the core. A radiator core that has plugged
areas will have a reduction of air flow.

The air that flows across the radiator core may not be consistent. The items

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that follow affect the air that flows across the radiator core:
z Air swirl
z Guards
z Braces
z Position of engine mounted components

Illustration 13 g00817521

The air flow rises sharply at the inner tip (2) of the fan blade. The air flow
gradually increases to a maximum at the outer tip (1).

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Illustration 14 g00817541

The flow of air is lowest at the center of the fan hub (5). Maximum air flow is
found in the area of the fan blades (4).

The flow of the air in the corners of radiator core (3) are generally less than
flow of the air in area (4). However, the flow of the air in the corners of
radiator core (3) are higher than the flow of air in area (5) .

Turn off the engine and place a light behind the radiator core. Inspect the
radiator core for plugged areas. The fan guards may limit the visibility of the
inspection.

If area (4) of the radiator core is plugged, the rest of the radiator core could be
plugged. The light may show through area (4) and the radiator core can still be
plugged in area (3). This is due to air velocity that has not been high enough
to blow material through the core.

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Test Procedure for Measuring Air Flow

Illustration 15 g00826690

1. Attach PVC pipe (6) to 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup (7).

Note: Ensure that the air flow is in the direction of arrow (8). The end of
pipe (6) should be against the radiator core during the test.

Illustration 16 g00826739

2. Connect 8T-2685 Blowby Pickup (7) to 8T-2701 Blowby Indicator As

(10) with 8T-5297 Cable (9) .

3. Press the "ON" button. Select the following functions with the buttons on

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the front panel of the blowby/airflow indicator .

a. Press the "ACTUAL" button. An arrow must appear above

"ACTUAL" on the display.

b. Select "M/MIN" or "FT/MIN" and press the button on the

blowby/airflow indicator. An arrow must appear on the display next
to the selection made.

c. Press the "NORM RATE" button. An arrow must appear next to

"NORM" on the display.

4. Start the engine and run the engine at high idle. Check the air flow by
placing the PVC pipe against the radiator core.
Note: Air flow below 43 "M/MIN" (141 "FT/MIN") will read "0" on the
blowby/airflow indicator .

5. Check the air flow by using circular patterns at an equal distance from the
fan hub. The air flow can be decreased at some point in any circular
pattern.
A blocked radiator core or a restricted radiator core will cause a decrease in
the air flow.

Disabling the Auto Turn-off Feature (If

Equipped)
The blowby/airflow indicator will turn off automatically if the indicator is left
on but not used for an extended period of time. Provisions have been made in
order to disable the auto turn-off feature. Once the blowby/airflow indicator is
disabled, the indicator will turn off only when the "OFF" button that is on the
front panel is pressed. Use the following procedure to disable the auto turn-off
feature.

1. Remove the internal battery. Follow Step 1 and Step 2 in ""Replacing the
Internal Battery" ".

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Illustration 17 g00817708

2. Remove four screws (1) that are located on the corners of the small
printed circuit board (2) .

Note: Care must be taken when you remove the small circuit board (2) in
order to prevent damage to the conductors.

3. Remove small circuit board (2) by using a small screwdriver to separate

the connector from the circuit board. Remove the small circuit board (2) .

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Illustration 18 g00815991

4. Locate the connector for the auto turn-off feature on the large circuit
board. The connector is located between the battery and the integrated
circuit (40 pin).

5. Lift the connector and move the connector to the next set of pins that are
closest to the battery. This will disable the auto turn-off feature. The
Illustration18 shows the proper location of the connector for each mode
of operation.

6. Carefully place the small circuit board (2) on top of the large printed
circuit board. Ensure that the connector for the two circuit boards is
properly aligned before you press the two circuit boards together.

7. Install four screws (1) in the corners of small board (2). Replace the
battery and install the rear cover.

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Replacement of Serviced Parts for 8T-2701

Blowby Indicator As
Removal Procedure for the 8T-0999 Membrane Switch
1. Remove the rear cover and remove the internal battery. Follow Step 1
and Step 2 in ""Replacing the Internal Battery" " .

2. Remove the small printed circuit board. Follow Step 3 and Step 4 in
""Disabling the Auto Turn-off Feature (If Equipped)" ".

Illustration 19 g01090586

3. Remove six screws (3). Lift up the printed circuit board (4) from the front
cover. Be sure to lift the printed circuit board from the LCD end.

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Illustration 20 g00826754

4. Carefully remove the 8T-0999 Membrane Switch connector (5) from the
connector pins (6) .

Replacement Procedure for the 8T-0844 Front Cover and the 8T-
0999 Membrane Switch
Note: Always replace both the front cover and the membrane switch even if
only one is damaged.

1. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 of ""Removal Procedure for the 8T-0999

Membrane Switch " ".

2. Start at the window end of the membrane switch. Carefully peel the
backing from the 8T-0999 Membrane Switch while you align the
membrane switch with the 8T-0844 Front Cover .

Note: Before you glue the switch in place, make sure that the switch
connector is properly installed through the slot in the front cover.

Replacing the 8T-0887 Connector As or the 8T-1005 LCD

Display

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Illustration 21 g00826872

1. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 of ""Removal Procedure for the 8T-0999

Membrane Switch " " .

2. Remove four screws (7) from circuit board (4).

Illustration 22 g00826873

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Illustration 23 g00826864

3. Remove 8T-0887 Connector As (8) and 8T-1005 LCD display (12) from
the circuit board.

Note: The 8T-0887 Connector As consists of the following items: Cover

(10), Shield (11), LCD display (12), Frame (13) and Strips (14)

Note: Do not touch strips (14) with bare hands. If the strips need to be
placed into the slots in frame (13), use a tweezers.

Illustration 24 g00826875

4. Discard damaged part(s).

The pins on the bottom of the frame of the connector must fit into holes
(15) .

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Illustration 25 g00826876

5. Place the assembled frame (13) and strips (14) on the large circuit board.

6. Hold the digital LCD display (12) in front of a light in order to determine
which end the "LO BAT" display is on. Do not lose this orientation.

7. Place theLCD display on top of the strips with the "LO BAT" on the left.

8. Place shield (11) on top of the LCD display. Put cover (10) over the
shield and install four screws (7) in the large circuit board.

9. Make sure that the connector for the membrane switch (5) is properly
aligned with the pins (6) on the large circuit board. Press the components
together.

10. Install six screws (3). Carefully place the small circuit board on top of the
large circuit board.

11. Align the connector for the circuit boards before you press the two boards
together.

12. Install four screws (1) in the corners of small circuit board (2). Replace
the battery and the rear cover.

Repair Information

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If the blowby/airflow indicator does not operate correctly, install a new

internal battery. Recheck the operation. If the blowby/airflow indicator is
faulty, contact the Dealer Service Tools for repair locations.

Units that are less than one year old will be repaired under the warranty. The
cost of repairs that are out of warranty will be charged to the owner.

Dealer Service Tools

8900 N. Pioneer Road
Peoria, IL U.S.A. 61615-1522
U.S.A: 1-800-542-8665Illinois: 1-800-541-8665Canada: 1800-523-
8665World:1-309-675-6277Fax: [email protected]

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