International D361 Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: International Harvester D361 |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle inline 6-cylinder naturally aspirated liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 361 cu.in (5.9 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 85-105 Hp (63-78 kW) at 2300 rpm |
| Fuel System Type: Direct fuel injection |
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| Engine starts hard or will not start |
Fuel filter element is clogged - Service the filter.
Air in fuel system - Bleed fuel system.
Faulty or dirty injection nozzles - Clean or change injection nozzles.
Fuel injection pump is broken - Repair or install new pump.
Valve timing is wrong - Correct or replace timing gear.
Fuel pipes clogging - Service fuel pipes.
Unadjusted injection timing - Use correct injection timing adjustment.
Damaged piston rings and cylinder - Replace defective components.
| Diesel starts and stalls immediately |
Fuel filter element is dirty - Clean or change the filter.
Fuel injection pump is defective - Install a new pump or rebuild.
Air cleaner is dirty - Air filter maintenance required.
Nozzle opening pressure is incorrect - Adjust as recommended.
| Engine stalls while running |
Improper fuel injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Fuel filter element is clogged - Replace the filter element.
Engine is not preheated - Warm up to required temperature.
Stuck or burnt injection nozzle - Repair or change injection nozzles.
Incorrect low idle setting - Adjust the low idle speed.
Valve clearance is wrong - Check and adjust.
Defective fuel injection pump - Rebuild or change fuel pump.
Defective injection nozzle - Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles.
Clogged fuel hoses or lines - Clean fuel system hoses and lines.
Dirty air filter element - Clean air cleaner element.
Cylinder-head gasket is broken - Install a new gasket.
Injection timing is improper - Adjust according to specifications.
Fuel injection pump is defective - Repair or replace injection pump.
One of moving engine components has failed - Repair or replace defective parts.
Clogged radiator core or damaged radiator cap - Clean radiator or install new cap.
Insufficient coolant - Fill the cooling system and check components for leaks or other faults.
Damaged or worn fan belt - Change the fan belt.
Low engine oil level - Check oil level and add oil as required.
Cylinder-head gasket is leaking - Change cylinder head gasket.
Unadjusted injection timing - Check injection timing adjustment.
| Oil pressure is insufficient |
Insufficient engine oil - Fill up the engine oil.
Worn oil pump - Inspect and change as required.
Dirty oil filter element - Clean or change engine oil filter.
Stuck or worn relief valve - Relief valve need to be replaced or cleaned.
Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance - Test and replace or repair worn components.
Crankpin bearing clearance is excessive - Test and repair or replace worn parts.
| Diesel engine consuming too much oil |
External oil leaks: Worn gaskets or seals - New components need to be installed.
Crankcase oil too light - Use proper viscosity oil.
Seized or wear piston rings - Install new piston rings.
Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Replace defective valves.
Cylinder liners or pistons are worn - Inspect pistons and liners, change as required.
| Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
Engine is cold - Warm up engine as required.
Not enough engine oil - Check and refill engine oil.
Fuel injection pump timing is wrong - Adjust according to specifications.
Pistons are worn or scored - Install new pistons.
Connecting rod is defective or not aligned - Align or change connecting rod.
Low battery capacity - Charge the battery.
Battery discharges quickly - Service or replace the battery.
Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring - Connect cables correctly or replace terminals.
Battery is drained or defective - Recharge or replace battery.
Battery cables are disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect cables and connect properly.
Low battery output voltage - Recharge the battery.
Starter motor failure - Starter needs to be changed.
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