GL: Sent this to T&T also: diesel surge

[Ed Bahniuk]

I suggest you continue your investigation at the transmission.  If the bands
slip that could cause the surge. As they slip, the rpm increases, the ring
gear heats up and the bands then grab, causing a surge in the engine.
Are you sure you are checking the transmission oil level at the proper time?
You did not say which transmission you have.   Some transmissions must be
checked immediately after shutting the engine off and before the oil runs
back from the oil cooler back into the  tranny case.   A marginal oil level
will cause the bands to slip causing a surge in the engine while underway.
Your manual should specify the proper method of checking the fluid level. 

Ed Bahniuk
Mustard Seed.

-----Original Message-----
From: great-loop-bounces@lists.samurai.com
[mailto:great-loop-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Daniel DeBruin
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 8:48 AM
To: great-loop@lists.samurai.com; cmbarger@ualr.edu
Subject: GL: Sent this to T&T also: diesel surge

Good Morning,

On the way from Atlantic City to Manasquan. The 6-354 Perkins diesel has
started to surge. Appears random. Goes up about 150 RPM then right back
down.
Wondered if anyone has any ideas. Checked Transmission oil and it is good.
Seems to only do it when not idling.

Thanks in advance.

Dan
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