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Exhaust Gas Recirculation System, Overview



Exhaust Gas Recirculation System, Overview





Exhaust gas is removed from the exhaust manifold -1- and entered into the intake manifold -3- via the EGR Vacuum Regulator solenoid valve -2-. Actuation is by vacuum from vacuum pump -4- while control is provided by the automatic glow period Control Module J179 -8- via the EGR two-way valve N161, -5-. When engine is cold, or under full load, or in certain rpm ranges and at altitudes above 3300 feet the EGR is switched off as follows:

- At temperatures below +50 °C (engine cold) the EGR is switched off via the Engine Coolant Temperature sensor G27, -6-

- The EGR Part Throttle switch - F166-, -7- for EGR (on the injection pump) ensures that exhaust gas is only recirculated during part throttle operation

- Engine speed limiting is affected by the automatic glow period Control Module J179, -8- and Generator terminal W -9-. When engine speed exceeds 1200 rpm, EGR is interrupted for 2 seconds and when engine speed exceeds 3200 rpm, EGR is switched off

- At altitudes over approx. 3300 feet, EGR is switched off by altitude correction features in the automatic glow period Control Module -8-