John Deere 6359D Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: John Deere 6359D |
| Engine Type: 4-stroke in-line 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 359 cu.in (5.9 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 90-117 Hp (67-87 kW) at 2400 rpm |
| Fuel System Type: Direct Injection |
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| Engine difficult to start or doesn't start |
Dirty fuel filter - Clean or replace the filter.
Air in fuel system - Bleed fuel system.
Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged - Check injection nozzles and replace if required.
Fuel injection pump is faulty - Change pump or rebuild it.
Improper valve timing - Correct or change timing gear.
Fuel pipes clogging - Service or replace fuel pipes.
Unadjusted injection timing - Adjust injection timing as required.
Excessive wear of piston rings and cylinder - Replace defective parts.
| Engine stalls after starting |
Fuel filter element clogging - Change the filter element.
Fuel injection pump damage - Rebuild or replace pump.
Dirty air cleaner - Change air filter element.
Unadjusted nozzle opening pressure - Set up as recommended.
| Engine stalls during operation |
Fuel injection timing is wrong - Adjust the pump as required.
Fuel filter element is dirty - Filter maintenance required.
Low coolant temperature - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.
Injection nozzles sticking or clogged - Clean or change injection nozzles.
Incorrectly set low idle speed - Correct low idle adjustment.
Improper valve clearance - Correct valve clearance needs to be set.
Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Replace or repair injection pump.
| Engine power is insufficient |
Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged - Change fuel injection nozzles.
Clogged fuel lines or hoses - Service fuel hoses and lines.
Dirty air cleaner - Clean or change the filter.
Leaking cylinder head gasket - Gasket should be replaced.
Unadjusted injection timing - Adjust according to specifications.
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Rebuild or install a new injection pump.
Any of moving engine components is faulty - Repair or replace defective parts.
Dirty radiator core or faulty radiator cap - Install new cap or clean radiator.
Low engine coolant - Fill the cooling system and check components for leaks or other faults.
Fan belt slipping or worn - Replace the fan belt.
Not enough engine oil - Add oil to the engine crankcase.
Cylinder head gasket is defective - Install a new gasket.
Wrong injection timing - Adjust as recommended.
Engine oil level low - Need to add oil.
Worn oil pump - Install a new pump.
Oil filter element clogging - Clean or replace engine oil filter element.
Relief valve is defective or dirty - Change or service relief valve.
Clearance of crankshaft bearing is excessive - Inspect and replace or repair faulty components.
Excessive oil clearance of crankpin bearing - Check and replace or repair defective parts.
| High engine oil consumption |
Oil leaks: Worn seals or gaskets - Replace worn parts to avoid leaks.
Oil viscosity is incorrect - Use proper viscosity oil.
Stuck or defective piston rings - Change piston rings.
Valve stems or guides are damaged - Need to replace the valves.
Cylinder liners or pistons are damaged - Inspect pistons and liners, replace as required.
Low coolant temperature - Warm up engine as required.
Engine oil level low - Need to add engine oil.
Improper fuel injection timing - Use the correct fuel injection pump timing adjustment.
Worn or scored pistons - Have pistons replaced.
Connecting rod is not aligned or defective - Align or replace connecting rod.
Low battery power - Charge the battery.
Battery drains quickly - Service charging system or change battery.
Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables - Check cables and clean or change terminals.
Battery is drained or worn - Recharge or replace battery.
Disconnected or improperly connected wiring harness - Inspect battery wiring harness and connect as required.
Battery voltage is low - Low battery charging, charge as required.
Faulty starter motor - Change or repair starter.
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