Hi there, I'm new to this site and not very mechanically minded and I'm looking for some advice from anybody that can help. I have a 1999 Ceatano optimo 4 bus with a 15BFT engine. The engine cut out recently as if out of fuel, the engine will restart and run for a few seconds and then just fades again. I have had 2 mechanics look at it but without success. Does anybody have any ideas please. P.S. it had plenty of fuel.
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I'm not personally familiar with the B-series engines, but my 2H has an automatic shut-off connected to an oil pressure sensor which when it engages, causes behavior similar to what you are describing.
Basically there's an oil pressure sensor and if, after a few seconds following start up, oil pressure hasn't built up sufficiently the shut-off is engaged to prevent/limit damage to the engine.
Perhaps the 15BFT has something similar. Can you monitor your oil pressure gauge while you start the bus? If the needle doesn't move up, perhaps that is the source of the problem.
Basically there's an oil pressure sensor and if, after a few seconds following start up, oil pressure hasn't built up sufficiently the shut-off is engaged to prevent/limit damage to the engine.
Perhaps the 15BFT has something similar. Can you monitor your oil pressure gauge while you start the bus? If the needle doesn't move up, perhaps that is the source of the problem.
