We have a Caterpillar LP truck with the big straight six cylinder engine and when it starts in the morning it runs rough and the idle goes up and down. If we hit the accelerator a few times real hard it clears up then is good for the rest of the day.
We already replaced the LP tank and that did not help. Also replaced the spark plugs. That did not fix our forklift either. Any common problem with our Caterpillar for this problem that we fix without calling a mechanic?
Cat Runs Rough For a Few Minutes
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hiandlotech
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Re: Cat Runs Rough For a Few Minutes
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This is a universal common problem pertaining to these Caterpillar's.
One of the common things I have found with this issue is the possibility of the pancake inside the mixer is either stuck open or may have debris in it, I have also seen it with an actual rip on the pancake itself, the pancake is inside the mixer itself, it is held by a low tension spring, you will require to use a torx bit number t15 to open it.
This is a universal common problem pertaining to these Caterpillar's.
One of the common things I have found with this issue is the possibility of the pancake inside the mixer is either stuck open or may have debris in it, I have also seen it with an actual rip on the pancake itself, the pancake is inside the mixer itself, it is held by a low tension spring, you will require to use a torx bit number t15 to open it.
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