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February 2007
Systems Operation
Testing and Adjusting
3500B Engines for Caterpillar Built
Machines
FDB1-Up (Machine)
AGC1-Up (Machine)
3PR1-Up (Machine)
4AR1-Up (Machine)
5ER1-Up (Machine)
CBR1-Up (Machine)
FKR1-Up (Machine)
AFS1-Up (Machine)
1HW1-Up (Machine)
2BW1-Up (Machine)
2YW1-Up (Machine)
APX1-Up (Machine)
AGY1-Up (Machine)
ATY1-Up (Machine)
2PZ1-Up (Machine)
4GZ1-Up (Machine)
5AZ1-Up (Machine)
8WM1-Up (Engine)
2GR1-Up (Engine)
7TR1-Up (Engine)
8BR1-Up (Engine)
For use with 776D, 777D, 784C, 785C, 789C, 793C, and 793D Off-Highway
Truck/Tractors
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Electrical System
Test Tools for the Electrical System ...................... 73
Battery .................................................................. 74
Alternator Regulator .............................................. 74
Electric Starting System ........................................ 75
Pinion Clearance Adjustment ............................... 75
Index Section
Index ..................................................................... 77
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Engine Operation
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NOTICE
Excessive ether (starting fluid) can cause piston and
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ring damage. Use ether for cold weather starting pur- Illustration 1
poses only. Temperature of the jacket water and duration of ether injection
(Y) Temperature in C
(X) Time in seconds
Ether can be automatically injected during cranking
by the Electronic Control Module (ECM). A switch For troubleshooting, an override is available for the
input allows the operator to manually inject ether. technician to actuate the ether system. By using
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET), ether injection
The switch input enables the operator to inject ether can be started and stopped. The ether solenoid will
manually under the following conditions: remain energized until any of the following conditions
occur:
The ether control parameter is programmed to
ON.
Engine speed appears.
The momentary contact switch for the ether The override for the service tool is used to
injection is activated. terminate injection.
The engine speed is more than 75 rpm. The technician exits the override feature of the
service tool.
The jacket water coolant temperature is less than
30 C (86 F).
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The ECM automatically injects ether into the air inlet
manifold when the following conditions are met: Cold Cylinder Cutout
The ether control parameter is programmed to SMCS Code: 1901
ON.
The engine uses a strategy for the cold cylinder
The engine rpm is between 75 and 400 rpm. cutout to reduce white exhaust smoke after start-up
and during extended idling in cold weather.
The jacket water coolant temperature is below
30 C (86 F). During a cold start and/or extended periods at
low idle, the engines Electronic Control Module
The duration of ether injection varies linearly with the (ECM) turns off one unit injector at a time in order
jacket water coolant temperature. The duration of to determine if each cylinder is firing. If a cylinder is
ether injection varies within the following range: firing, the ECM turns on the injector. If a cylinder is
not firing, the injector is turned off. This cold cylinder
10 seconds at the maximum temperature of 30 C cutout provides the following benefits: reduction of
(86 F) white smoke, improved engine starting, reduction in
the use of ether injection, and reduction of warm-up
130 seconds at the minimum temperature of time.
40 C (40 F)
Note: During operation of the cold cylinder cutout,
The longest duration of ether injection is 130 seconds the engine may seem to misfire. This is normal. No
even if the jacket water coolant temperature is less corrective measures are necessary.
than 40 C (40 F). Refer to Illustration 1.
The cold cylinder cutout is activated after all of
the following conditions are met:
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The jacket water coolant temperature is below The elevated low idle is used to accelerate engine
63 C (145 F) or the aftercooler coolant warm-up. The elevated low idle is used to prevent the
temperature is below 3 C (37 F). engine from overcooling when the engine idles for an
extended period of time in cold weather.
Ten seconds after starting or three seconds after
ether injection is completed. The engine idle speed is elevated to 1600 RPM when
the engine coolant temperature is less than 70 C
Ten minutes after extended idling of the engine (158 F).
has occurred.
As the engine coolant temperature increases
The cold cylinder cutout is deactivated if any of to a temperature that is between 75 to 77C
the following conditions are met: (167 to 171F), the engine idle speed is reduced to
low idle rpm.
The parking brake is disengaged.
If the engine cools again, the idle rpm increases to
The transmission is placed in gear. 1600 RPM as coolant temperature decreases to
70 C (158 F).
The temperature of the jacket water rises above
70 C (158 F). The elevated idle map uses 2 C (3.6 F) of hysteresis
for improved engine stability.
The temperature of the aftercooler coolant rises
above 10 C (50 F).
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The engine has been running for a ten minute The electronic control system is designed into
period. the engines fuel system, and into the air inlet
and exhaust system. The system is designed to
The elevated idle low idle will be deactivated if electronically control the delivery of fuel and injection
any of following conditions are met: timing. The system provides increased control of the
timing and the fuel ratio control when the system
The throttle is depressed more than 25 percent. is compared to conventional mechanical engines.
Injection timing is achieved by precise control of
The manual ether switch is depressed. injector firing time. Engine speed is controlled by
adjusting the firing duration. The Electronic Control
The transmission is engaged. Module (ECM) energizes the fuel injector solenoids
in order to start fuel injection. Refer to System
The parking brake is disengaged. Operation, Fuel Injector for a complete explanation
of the fuel injection process.
If the transmission is returned to the neutral position
and the parking brake is engaged, the cold cylinder The engine uses three types of electronic
cutout will activate again after ten minutes. components:
Input
Electronic Control System Control
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Output
Aftercooler coolant temperature sensor A control component for the system receives the
input signals. Electronic circuits inside the control
Turbocharger inlet pressure sensor evaluate the signals. The circuits supply electrical
energy to the output components of the system. The
Turbocharger outlet pressure sensor energy is supplied in response to predetermined
combinations of input signal values.
Electronic control module
An output component is operated by a control
Wiring harness module. The output component receives electrical
energy from the control group. The output component
Engine coolant temperature sensor uses the energy to do the following tasks:
Engine oil pressure sensor Perform work such as energizing the fuel injector
solenoid which starts the fuel injection, taking an
Engine speed/timing sensor active part in regulating or operating the machine.
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Illustration 3
Electronic control system
Various sensors provide engine data to the electronic The data link can reduce the duplication of sensors
control module (ECM). The ECM processes this data. within the system by allowing controls to share
The ECM sends electronic signals to the fuel injector information. The data link is used to communicate
solenoids. The solenoids are energized in order to information about the engine to other electronic
start the fuel discharge from the fuel injectors. The control systems. The data link is also used to
solenoids are de-energized in order to stop the fuel interface with the Caterpillar Electronic Technician
discharge from the fuel injectors. (ET).
The engine incorporates a Cat Data Link in order to Air filter restriction
communicate with other devices that are based on a
microprocessor. Air inlet temperature
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A control map defines the fuel rate, the timing, On downshifts, this is accomplished by briefly raising
and other similar values. These values are the throttle for the duration of the shift. This raising
defined for various operating conditions in order to of engine speed allows the engine speed to more
achieve the optimum engine performance and fuel closely match the transmission input speed at the
consumption. These values are programmed into end of the shift.
the personality module at the factory.
When the brakes are applied the normal controlled
The ECM consists of the following items: throttle shifting command is cancelled. When the
normal controlled throttle shifting command is not
The ECM has a microprocessor that is used to cancelled, the stopping distance is greater. This
perform computing functions. The microprocessor would occur due to the increase in engine speed as
is necessary for the ECM to execute the following the machine does each downshift.
functions: governing, injection timing control,
system diagnostics, and data link communications. Directional Shift Management
The microprocessor receives instructions from the
software that is stored in the personality module. Function
The ECM has a permanent memory that is used to The directional shift management function reduces
store programmable parameters and diagnostic stresses on the driveline. If the operator shifts the
codes. transmission through the neutral position and the
speed of the engine is greater than 1350 rpm, the
Input circuits filter electrical noise from the sensor ECM will send a command that will set the desired
signals. Input circuits protect the internal circuits of engine speed briefly to low idle.
the ECM from potentially damaging voltage levels.
If the operator shifts the transmission through the
Output circuits provide the high currents that are neutral position and the speed of the engine is greater
necessary to energize the injector solenoids, the than 1350 rpm, the ECM will record a transmission
lamps, and relays. abuse event. In this case, the engine speed was so
high that the brief override of the throttle will not be
sufficient to prevent this shift from being abusive.
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Engine Speed Controlled by Note: Shifts into neutral at high engine speeds are
not abusive. Shifts into neutral do not trigger the
the Transmission ECM abusive shift logic.
The ECM monitors the temperature of the engine Throttle Position Sensor
aftercooler by measuring an electrical signal from
the aftercooler coolant temperature sensor. The SMCS Code: 1913
temperature sensor is located in the aftercooler outlet
pipe. The ECM compares actual coolant temperature
to the maximum allowable limit. The event is logged
in the permanent ECM memory. Factory passwords
are required to clear this information.
The throttle position sensor eliminates the mechanical The fuel return manifold is drained.
linkages and the pneumatic linkages between the
mechanical governor and the throttle pedal. The The fuel injectors are replaced.
throttle position sensor is a rotary position sensor
assembly which is directly connected to the throttle The fuel flows continuously from the fuel supply
pedal. The electrical signal from the throttle position manifold through the fuel injectors. The fuel flows
sensor is sent to the ECM in order to control engine when either the supply or the fill port in the injector
speed. The throttle position sensor output is a is not closed by the injector body assembly plunger.
constant frequency signal. The output is a pulse width The fuel that is not injected into the cylinder is
modulated signal rather than an analog voltage. displaced by the plunger and the fuel is returned to
the tank through the fuel return manifold. Refer to
Systems Operation, Fuel Injector for a complete
explanation of the fuel injection process.
Fuel System
A pressure regulating valve is at the end of the
fuel return manifold. The pressure regulating valve
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controls the entire fuel system pressure. This
Fuel System Operation provides proper filling of the fuel injectors.
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Illustration 6
Fuel system schematic (typical example)
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Illustration 7
Typical example of a 3508B engine
Fuel system electronic control circuit
The electronically controlled mechanically actuated The engine speed is controlled by adjusting the
fuel injector system provides total electronic control duration of injection. The timing ring is part of the
of injection timing. The injection timing is varied in rear gear group which is monitored by the engine
order to optimize the engines performance according speed/timing sensor. The engine speed/timing sensor
to the engine operating conditions. provides information to the electronic control module
(ECM). The ECM uses this information to determine
the crankshaft position and the engine speed. This
data allows the ECM to correctly send a signal to
the injector solenoids. The fuel injectors solenoid is
energized in order to begin fuel injection. The fuel
injectors solenoid is de-energized in order to end fuel
injection. Refer to Systems Operation, Fuel Injector.
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Illustration 8 Illustration 9
Fuel injector Fuel injector
(1) Adjustment screw (1) Plunger
(2) Rocker arm assembly (2) Pumping chamber
(3) Spring (3) High pressure fuel passage
(4) Pushrod (4) Cartridge valve
(5) Cylinder head (5) Low pressure fuel passage
(6) Lifter (6) Needle valve
(7) Camshaft (7) Valve chamber
Force is transmitted from the lobe for the fuel injector When the stroke of plunger (1) is at the top, fuel
on camshaft (7). The force is sent through lifter flows through the low pressure fuel passages in the
(6) and to pushrod (4). From pushrod (4), force is body. The fuel then flows to the center passage in
transmitted through rocker assembly (2) and to the the plunger and into pumping chamber (2) below
top of the fuel injector pump. Adjustment screw (1) the plunger. When the stroke of the plunger is at
allows setting of the injector lash. Refer to Testing the bottom, fuel flows through high pressure fuel
and Adjusting, Fuel Injector Adjustment for the passages (3). The fuel flows through open cartridge
proper setting. valve (4) and into low pressure fuel passages (5).
When the cartridge valve is closed or energized,
the fuel flow through the cartridge valve is blocked.
This blockage causes a buildup in fuel pressure
and injection to begin. Injection continues until the
cartridge valve is de-energized or open. Fuel is
allowed to flow through the cartridge valve. This
causes the drop in pressure and the stopping of
the injection. The plunger continues to force fuel
through the open cartridge valve until the stroke of
the plunger reaches the bottom. The fuel injector
spring returns the plunger to the starting position and
the cycle repeats.
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There are two inlet valves and two exhaust valves Illustration 11
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for each cylinder. Refer to Systems Operation, Air inlet and exhaust system 793C (typical example)
Valve Mechanism. The inlet valves open when the
(1) Pressure reducing valve
piston moves down on the inlet stroke. The cooled, (2) Waste gate solenoid valve
compressed air is pulled into the cylinder from the (3) Exhaust bypass valve
inlet chamber. (4) Muffler
(5) Exhaust manifold
The inlet valves close and the piston starts to move (6) Aftercooler
(7) Turbocharger inlet (high pressure)
up on the compression stroke. When the piston (8) High pressure turbocharger compressor wheel
is near the top of the compression stroke, fuel is (9) High pressure turbocharger turbine wheel
injected into the cylinder. The fuel mixes with the air (10) High pressure turbocharger exhaust outlet
and combustion starts. The force of the combustion (11) Turbocharger inlet (low pressure)
(12) Low pressure turbocharger compressor wheel
pushes the piston downward on the power stroke. (13) Low pressure turbocharger turbine wheel
When the piston moves upward the piston is on the (14) Low pressure turbocharger exhaust outlet
exhaust stroke. The exhaust valves open and the
exhaust gases are pushed through the exhaust port The air inlet and exhaust systems supply air to the
into exhaust manifold (1). After the piston makes the engine and the air inlet and exhaust systems remove
exhaust stroke, the exhaust valves close and the exhaust gases from the engine. A pair of aftercoolers
cycle starts again. are located between the cylinder heads. The inlet
manifold connects the aftercooler to the inlet ports in
Exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold go into the the cylinder heads. Dual camshafts in the cylinder
turbine side of the turbocharger. The exhaust gases block control the movement of the valve system
cause turbocharger turbine wheel (6) to turn. The components.
turbine wheel is connected to the shaft that drives
turbocharger compressor wheel (5). The exhaust
gases exit through exhaust outlet (7).
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manner. Outside air enters the system through the
air cleaners. Air is pulled through the turbocharger Air Cleaner and Precleaner
inlet (11). The air is compressed by low pressure
turbocharger compressor wheel (12) of the low SMCS Code: 1051; 1055
pressure turbocharger. The compressed air is then
directed through a pipe to high pressure air inlet
(7). After additional compression by high pressure
turbocharger compressor wheel (8), the air is
forced into aftercooler (6). Aftercooler (6) lowers the
temperature of the compressed air before the air
enters the inlet manifold. This cooled compressed
air passes through the inlet manifold. The cooled
compressed air fills the inlet ports in the cylinder
heads. Air flow from the inlet port into the cylinder is
controlled by the inlet valves.
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Aftercooler
SMCS Code: 1063
Type 2
The valve system components control the flow of the
inlet air and the exhaust gases into the cylinders and
out of the cylinders during engine operation.
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Turbocharger
(Series Turbocharger System
793C)
SMCS Code: 1052
S/N: 4AR1-Up; 7TR1-Up
S/N: ATY1-Up; 7TR1-Up
S/N: 4GZ1-Up; 7TR1-Up
S/N: FDB1-Up; 7TR1-Up
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Illustration 15
Turbocharger (typical example)
(1) Compressor wheel
(2) Bearing
(3) Oil inlet
(4) Bearing
(5) Turbine wheel
(6) Exhaust outlet
(7) Air inlet
(8) Coolant passages
(9) Oil outlet
(10) Exhaust inlet
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Exhaust bypass group
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(2) Wastegate solenoid
Lubrication System Operation
The exhaust bypass valve (wastegate) (1) prevents
excessive boost pressure by diverting the exhaust SMCS Code: 1300
gas away from the turbochargers. The exhaust
bypass valve is controlled by the Electronic Control
Module (ECM).
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Illustration 18
(3) Reducing valve
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Illustration 19
Main oil pump and lubrication system schematic (typical example)
(1) Main oil gallery (7) Sequence valve or priority valve (13) Engine oil cooler bypass valve
(2) Camshaft oil gallery (8) Sequence valve or priority valve (14) Relief valve
(3) Piston cooling jet gallery (9) Adapter (15) Engine oil pump
(4) Piston cooling jet gallery (10) Engine oil filter base (16) Elbow
(5) Camshaft oil gallery (11) Engine oil cooler (17) Suction bell
(6) Turbocharger oil supply (12) Turbocharger drain line
This system uses an engine oil pump (15) with The engine oil pump pushes oil through engine oil
three pump gears. The pump gears are driven by cooler (11) and through the oil filters to main oil
the front gear train. Oil is pulled from the engine oil gallery (1) and to camshaft oil gallery (2) in the block.
pan through suction bell (17) and elbow (16) by the The engine oil cooler lowers the temperature of the
engine oil pump. The suction bell has a screen in oil before the oil is sent to the filters.
order to clean the oil.
Engine oil cooler bypass valve (13) allows oil to
Relief valve (14) is in the engine oil pump. The relief flow directly to the engine oil filters if the engine oil
valve (14) controls the pressure of the oil from the cooler becomes plugged or if the oil becomes thick
engine oil pump. The engine oil pump can put too enough to increase the oil pressure differential by
much oil into the system. When there is too much oil, 180 20 kPa (26 3 psi).
the engine oil pressure goes up and the relief valve
opens. This allows the oil that is not needed to go
back to the inlet oil passage of the engine oil pump.
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Illustration 20 Illustration 21
Left side of the engine (typical example) Piston cooling and lubrication (typical example)
(10) Engine oil filter base (18) Piston cooling jet
(19) Engine oil filter bypass valves
(20) Engine oil line
There is a piston cooling jet (18) below each piston.
(21) Oil supply
(22) Engine oil filters Each piston cooling jet has two openings. One
opening is in the direction of a passage in the bottom
Engine oil filters (22) are located on the left, front of the piston. This passage takes oil to a manifold
side of the cylinder block. Engine oil filter base (10) behind the ring band of the piston. A slot (groove)
also has one engine oil filter bypass valve (19) for is in the side of both piston pin bores in order to
each filter. connect with the manifold behind the ring band. The
other opening is in the direction of the center of the
Clean oil from the filters goes through engine oil line piston. This helps cool the piston and this lubricates
(20) and into the block through adapter (9). Part the piston pin.
of the oil goes to left camshaft oil gallery (2). The
remainder of the oil goes to main oil gallery (1).
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Illustration 23
Scavenge oil system
(23) Rear oil sump (24) Scavenge pump
This engine also uses a scavenge oil pump to move S/N: 3PR1-Up; 2GR1-Up
oil from the rear of the engine oil pan (shallow end) up
to the front end. Scavenge pump (24) is a pump that S/N: 5ER1-Up; 2GR1-Up
is driven by a gear. The pump picks up oil through a S/N: 2BW1-Up; 7TR1-Up
rear oil sump (23).
S/N: 5AZ1-Up; 7TR1-Up
This system is necessary to maintain sufficient oil
at main suction bell (17). S/N: FDB1-Up; 7TR1-Up
S/N: APX1-Up; 8BR1-Up
Jacket Water
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Illustration 24
Cooling system schematic
(1) Cylinder block (4) Jacket water pump (7) Power train oil cooler
(2) Engine oil cooler (5) Radiator (8) Brake oil cooler
(3) Regulator housing (6) Bearing housing for the turbocharger
Coolant flows into jacket water pump (4) through an Separate Circuit Aftercooler
elbow. The elbow is connected to the source of jacket
water coolant (5). The coolant flow splits and part of
(SCAC)
the coolant is sent through engine oil cooler (2).
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Jacket Water
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Illustration 26
Cooling system schematic
(1) Shunt tank (6) Engine block (11) Engine oil cooler
(2) Vent line (7) Turbocharger (12) Bypass line
(3) Shunt line (8) Rear brake coolers (13) Jacket water pump
(4) Radiator (9) Wastegate
(5) Regulator housing (10) Transmission/torque converter cooler
SCAC
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Illustration 27
SCAC cooling system
(1) Shunt tank (14) Front brake cooler (18) Air compressor
(2) Vent line (15) Flow balance orifice (19) SCAC water pump
(3) Shunt line (16) Rear aftercooler
(4) Radiator (17) Front aftercooler
Basic Engine
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The connecting rod has a taper on the pin bore end. i02124288
This taper gives the rod and the piston more strength
in the areas with the most load. Four bolts, which are Pistons, Rings and Connecting
set at a small angle, hold the rod cap to the rod. This Rods
design keeps the rod width to a minimum, so that a
larger rod bearing can be used and the rod can still (One-Piece Piston)
be removed through the liner.
SMCS Code: 1214; 1218
S/N: FKR1-Up
S/N: 3PR1-Up; 2GR1-Up
S/N: 5ER1-Up; 2GR1-Up
S/N: AFS1-Up; 2GR1-Up
S/N: AGC1-Up; 2GR1-Up
S/N: 2BW1-Up; 7TR1-Up
S/N: 5AZ1-Up; 7TR1-Up
S/N: FDB1-Up; 7TR1-Up
S/N: 2PZ1-Up; 8BR1-Up
S/N: AGY1-Up; 8BR1-Up
S/N: 1HW1-Up; 8BR1-Up
S/N: 2YW1-Up; 8BR1-Up
S/N: APX1-Up; 8BR1-Up
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Illustration 29
(1) Top ring
(2) Intermediate ring
(3) Oil control ring
(4) Piston pin bore
(5) Piston pin
(6) Piston pin retainer
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The piston is a one-piece piston that is made of The camshafts must be in time with the crankshaft.
forged steel. A large circumferential slot separates The relation of the camshaft lobes to the crankshaft
the crown and the skirt. The crown and the skirt position causes the valves and unit injectors in each
remain attached by the strut for the pin bore. The cylinder to operate at the correct time.
crown carries all three piston rings. Oil from the piston
cooling jets flows through a chamber which is located
directly behind the rings. The oil cools the piston
which improves the life of the rings. The pistons have Electrical System
three rings which include two compression rings and
one oil ring. All the rings are located above the piston
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pin bore. Oil returns to the crankcase through holes
in the oil ring groove. Electrical System Operation
The connecting rod has a taper on the pin bore end. SMCS Code: 1400; 1450
This taper gives the rod and the piston more strength
in the areas with the most load. Four bolts, which are The electrical system has two separate circuits.
set at a small angle, hold the rod cap to the rod. This The circuits are the charging circuit and the starting
design keeps the rod width to a minimum, so that a circuit. Some of the electrical system components
larger rod bearing can be used and the rod can still are used in more than one circuit. The battery, the
be removed through the liner. circuit breaker, the cables, and the battery wires are
common in each of the circuits.
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The charging circuit is in operation when the engine
Crankshaft is running. An alternator makes electricity for the
charging circuit. A voltage regulator in the circuit
SMCS Code: 1202 controls the electrical output in order to keep the
battery at full charge.
The crankshaft changes the combustion forces in
the cylinder into usable rotating torque. A vibration The starting circuit is in operation only when the start
damper is used at the front of the crankshaft in order switch is activated.
to reduce torsional vibrations (twist) that can cause
damage to the engine.
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There is one camshaft per side. The 3508B camshaft Ground wires and straps should be combined at
is supported by five bearings. The 3512B camshaft is ground studs. The ground studs should be dedicated
supported by seven bearings. The 3516B camshaft is for ground use only. At every 250 hours, inspect all
supported by nine bearings. Each camshaft is driven of the engine grounds. All grounds should be tight
by the gears at the rear of the engine. and free of corrosion.
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The throttle position sensor is integrally mounted Elevated Low Idle Override
to the throttle pedal assembly. The throttle position
sensor rotates approximately 18 degrees from Under some ambient operating temperatures without
the low idle stop to the high idle stop on the increased engine speed, the machine will not reach
pedal assembly. The electronic control system will the proper operating temperature after start-up.
automatically calibrate any of the deadband in the This is due to the cooling capacity of the machine.
throttle pedal. This occurs as the pedal is actuated The machine will cool below the proper operating
throughout the range of travel. Mechanical stops on temperature during idling.
the pedal assembly restrict the rotation of the throttle
sensor. This helps prevent damage to the sensor. The elevated idle is enabled when the transmission
The mechanical stops eliminate the need to manually is in neutral and the parking brake is engaged.
adjust the pedal stops. Neutral status and parking brake status are based on
inputs over the data link. These inputs are from the
Injector Output Circuits transmission control. The activation of the elevated
idle is delayed on the engine start-up or on the
An electrical signal from the ECM controls each engine cooldown.
electronic unit injector (EUI). This electrical signal
determines the fuel injection timing. The duration of Air Filter Restriction
the electrical signal determines the quantity of fuel
that is injected. The signal allows precise control of The air filter restriction is indicated by the monitoring
the injectors. control module when the pressure drop across the air
cleaner filters exceeds the maximum allowable level
Atmospheric Pressure Input Circuit that is recommended by Caterpillar. The monitoring
control module receives the air restriction warning
Atmospheric pressure is monitored by the from the ECM through the data link.
atmospheric pressure sensor. The sensor is located
on the mounting bracket for the ECM. A 5.0 0.5 Engine Overspeed Lamp and Alarm
VDC supply voltage is provided by the ECM. The
output of the atmospheric pressure sensor is a DC
Output
signal. This signal has a range from 0.2 volts to
The ECM provides a signal to the machines
4.8 volts. The ECM interprets the output voltage as
monitoring panel via the data link. This signal
atmospheric pressure.
indicates whether the engine speed is at an
acceptable level. A warning is indicated on the
Turbocharger Inlet Pressure Circuit monitoring panel. The warning is indicated with an
action lamp and an alarm. Overspeed is activated
The air pressure in the air induction system for when engine speed exceeds 2100 rpm. The warning
the engine is monitored by the turbocharger inlet remains active until the engine speed decreases to
pressure sensors. The sensors are located in each 1900 rpm.
air inlet tube. The ECM provides the sensor with
a 5.0 0.5 VDC supply voltage. The output of the
turbocharger inlet pressure sensor is a DC voltage
Low Oil Pressure Warning
signal. The signal has a range from 0.2 volts to
The ECM provides a signal to the machines
4.8 volts. The ECM interprets the signal from this
monitoring panel via the data link . The signal
sensor as the inlet air pressure to the turbocharger
indicates whether engine oil pressure is at an
compressors.
acceptable level for the operating condition. The
ECM compares the actual engine oil pressure to an
Turbocharger Outlet Pressure oil pressure map. The map is stored in the ECM
Circuit memory. A warning is indicated on the monitoring
panel if the engine oil pressure is less than the
The engines air inlet manifold pressure is monitored predetermined value from the map.
by the turbocharger outlet pressure sensor. The
sensor is located at the front of the engine. The
sensor is mounted in a block on the bracket of the
front water regulator housing. The sensor receives
a 5.0 0.5 VDC supply voltage from the ECM. The
output of the sensor is a DC signal. The signal has
a range from 0.2 volts to 4.8 volts. The signal is
interpreted by the ECM as the absolute pressure of
the inlet manifold.
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Circuit Breaker
SMCS Code: 1420
General Information
(Electronic Control System)
SMCS Code: 1901
Fuel System Setting the Fuel Ratio Control Offset value in the
positive direction provides a richer air/fuel ratio. This
setting provides a quicker engine response during
i01938966 acceleration, but the setting may increase black
smoke.
General Information (Fuel
System) Setting the Fuel Ratio Control Offset value in the
negative direction provides a leaner air/fuel ratio with
SMCS Code: 1250 a somewhat slower engine response and less black
smoke.
Either too much fuel or not enough fuel for
combustion can be the cause of a problem in the The absolute value for the Fuel Ratio Control Offset
fuel system. Work is often done on the fuel system is 25. This is a number without a dimension. The
when the problem is really with some other part of the normal setting for the Fuel Ratio Control Offset is 0.
engine. It is difficult to find the cause of the problem,
especially when smoke comes from the exhaust. Note: Use of the FRC Offset parameter will not
Smoke that comes from the exhaust can be caused affect the engines total power output.
by a faulty fuel injector. Smoke can also be caused
Table 1
by one or more of the reasons that follow:
FRC Offset Values Influence on Black Exhaust
Not enough air for good combustion Smoke and on Engine Response
Black Exhaust
Oil leakage into combustion chamber Value Engine Response
Smoke
-25 Slower Less smoke
Air inlet and exhaust leaks
0 Acceptable Clean
Not enough compression
25 Faster More smoke
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Engine Rotation
SMCS Code: 1000
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Illustration 35 i02389395
Fuel transfer and filter differential pressures (typical example)
(8) Fuel inlet line to priming pump
Finding the Top Center
(9) Line from filters to fuel manifolds (filtered fuel)
(10) Plug
Position for the No. 1 Piston
(11) Fuel priming pump
(12) Fuel filter differential pressure switch
SMCS Code: 1105-531
(13) Fuel line from transfer pump
(14) Fuel priming pump adapter Table 2
(15) Fuel filter
Tools Needed Quantity
The fuel pressure regulating valve keeps 9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool 1
the pressure in fuel manifolds (7) between
415 to 450 kPa (60 to 65 psi). Disconnect one of the
fuel supply lines (6). Install a tee between the line and
the manifold in order to check the pressure in the fuel
manifold. Connect the 1U-5470 Engine Pressure
Group to the tee and operate the engine.
Timing Check
Table 3
Tools Needed Quantity
9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool 1
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Illustration 37
Timing bolt installation (typical example)
(2) Timing bolt
(4) 9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool
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Illustration 39
Installation of timing pins (typical example)
(2) Timing pin
(3) RH Camshaft
NOTICE
If a camshaft is out of time more than 18 degrees
(approximately 1/2 the diameter of timing pin out of
groove), the valves can make contact with the pistons.
This will cause damage that will make engine repair
necessary.
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Illustration 41
Camshaft drive gears (RH side)
(3) Drive gear
(4) Plate
(5) Bolt
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Illustration 44
Installed camshaft timing pin (typical example)
(6) Timing pin
4. Install the 6V-3010 Puller Group, two 8S-9089 14. Remove timing pins (6) from the camshafts. Install
Bolts, and two 5P-1076 Hard Washers. Loosen timing pins (6) in the storage positions. Install the
drive gears (3) from the taper on the camshafts. covers over the camshafts and timing pins (6).
Remove the engine turning tool and the gears.
15. Remove the timing bolt from the flywheel housing.
5. Remove timing pins (6) from the storage position Install the 8T-6765 Pipe Plug in the flywheel
on each side of the engine. housing timing hole. Remove the engine turning
tool. Install the cover and the gasket.
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16. Be certain that the rocker arms are correctly 1. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, Crankshaft
engaged with the pushrods. Tighten the bolts in Position for Fuel Injector Adjustment and Valve
order to hold all of the rocker shafts in position. Lash Setting. All of the injectors can be checked
or adjusted with the two crankshaft positions in
17. Make adjustments to the valves and to the the chart. This will make sure that the pushrod
lash of the electronic fuel injector. See Testing lifters are off of the lobes and on the base circles
And Adjusting, Valve Lash and Valve Bridge of the camshaft.
Adjustment and Testing And Adjusting, Fuel
Injector Adjustment for the correct procedures. Before a check or an adjustment can be made,
the tooling must be set to the correct dimension.
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Illustration 47
Fuel timing tools in position
(1) 9U-5137 Magnetic Fixture
(5) 6V-3075 Dial Indicator
(7) Injector follower
(8) Shoulder
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Illustration 46 7. Place dial indicator (5) and fixture (1) in position
Adjustment of the fuel timing tools on the injector that will be checked. Make sure
(1) 9U-5137 Magnetic Fixture that the magnetic base of the fixture is on the top
(2) 122-0451 Timing Fixture Rod surface of injector follower (7). Rod (2) must be on
(4) 9U-5138 Setting Gauge the top surface of shoulder (8).
(5) 6V-3075 Dial Indicator
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Illustration 48
The installed timing and fuel setting tool group
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Table 6
Counterclockwise Rotation (Standard) from the Flywheel End of the Engine
Cylinders to Check/Adjust
Correct Stroke For
Engine No. 1 Piston At Top Inlet Valves Exhaust Valves Injectors
Center Position(1)
Compression 1-2-6-8 1-2-3-7 2-3-4-7
3508
Exhaust 3-4-5-7 4-5-6-8 1-5-6-8
Compression 1-3-6-7-10-12 1-4-5-6-9-12 2-4-5-8-9-11
3512
Exhaust 2-4-5-8-9-11 2-3-7-8-10-11 1-3-6-7-10-12
Compression 1-2-5-7-8-12-13-14 1-2-3-4-5-6-8-9 3-4-6-9-10-11-15-16
3516
Exhaust 3-4-6-9-10-11-15-16 7-10-11-12-13-14-15-16 1-2-5-7-8-12-13-14
(1) Put the No. 1 Piston at the top center (TC) position and identify the correct stroke. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, Finding the Top Center
Position for the No 1 Piston. Find the top center position for a particular stroke and make the adjustment for the correct cylinders. Remove
the timing bolt . Turn the flywheel by 360 degrees in the direction of normal engine rotation. This will put the No. 1 piston at the top center
(TC) position on the other stroke. Install the timing bolt in the flywheel and complete the adjustments for the cylinders that remain.
Table 7
Air Inlet and Exhaust Any change from these conditions can change the
pressure in the inlet manifold. The outside air may
System have a higher temperature and a lower barometric
pressure than the values that are given above.
This will cause a lower inlet manifold pressure
i01256499 measurement than the pressure that is given in the
TMI. Outside air that has a lower temperature and a
Restriction of Air Inlet and higher barometric pressure will cause a higher inlet
Exhaust manifold pressure measurement.
Back pressure is the difference in the pressure Note: The Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) may
between the exhaust at the outlet elbow and the be used to check the pressure in the inlet manifold.
atmospheric air. Back pressure from the exhaust
must not be more than 5.0 kPa (20 inches of H2O).
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Measuring Exhaust
Measuring Inlet Manifold Temperature
Pressure SMCS Code: 1088-082
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Compression
SMCS Code: 1215-081
Table 10
Tools Needed Quantity
147-2060 Wrench 1
147-2059 Torque Wrench 1
148-7211 Bridge Nut Socket 1
145-5191 Gauge Support 1
147-2056 Dial Indicator 1
147-5536 Indicator Contact Point 1
147-2057 Indicator Contact Point 1
147-2058 Indicator Extension 1
147-5537 Dial Indicator (not shown) 1
Installation
1. Assemble the 147-2058 Indicator Extension and
the 147-5536 Indicator Contact Point on the
147-2056 Dial Indicator or on the 147-5537 Dial
Indicator.
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Illustration 50
Adjustable valve bridge
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Illustration 52 Illustration 55
145-5191 Gauge Support (5) Adjustment screw
(1) Knurled knob
3. Loosen the locknut for the adjustment screw.
Loosen the adjustment screw (5) by several turns.
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Illustration 53
(2) Valve cover base rear bolt hole
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Illustration 56
(6) 148-7211 Bridge Nut Socket
Valve Lash Adjustment 3. Install the 145-5191 Gauge Support (1). Use the
147-2056 Dial Indicator or use the 147-5537
Dial Indicator. Use the 147-2057 Indicator
Contact Point (2). Install the tool in the rear bolt
hole. The rear bolt hole is located on the valve
The Electronic Control Module produces high cover base.
voltage. To prevent personal injury make sure the
Electronic Control Module is not powered and do
not come in contact with the fuel injector solenoid
terminals while the engine is running.
Table 11
Valve Lash Setting: Engine Stopped
Valves Gauge Dimension
Inlet 0.50 mm (0.020 inch)
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Illustration 58
(3) 147-2060 Wrench
1. Ensure that the number 1 piston is at the top (4) 147-2059 Torque Wrench
center position. Refer to Testing and Adjusting
, Finding the Top Center Position for the No. 1
Piston.
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Illustration 59
(3) 147-2060 Wrench
(4) 147-2059 Torque Wrench
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Lubrication System
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Table 12
Tools Needed
Part Number Part Name Quantity
1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group 1
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Illustration 61
Location of the oil gallery plug
Typical example
(1) Plug
2. Start the engine. Run the engine with SAE Note: A record of engine oil pressure can be used
10W30 or SAE 15W40 oil. The information in the as an indication of possible engine problems or
engine oil pressure graph is invalid for other oil damage. A possible problem could exist if the
viscosities. Refer to Operation and Maintenance engine oil pressure suddenly increases or decreases
Manual, Engine Oil for the recommendations of 70 kPa (10 psi) and the engine oil pressure is in
engine oil. the ACCEPTABLE range. The engine should be
inspected and the problem should be corrected.
Note: Allow the engine to reach operating
temperature before you perform the pressure test. 6. Compare the recorded engine oil pressure with the
engine oil pressure indicators on the instrument
Note: The engine oil temperature should not exceed panel and the engine oil pressure that is displayed
115 C (239 F). on the Cat ET.
3. Record the value of the engine oil pressure when 7. An engine oil pressure indicator that has a defect
the engine has reached operating temperature. or an engine oil pressure sensor that has a defect
can give a false indication of a low engine oil
4. Locate the point that intersects the lines for the pressure or a high engine oil pressure. If there
engine rpm and for the engine oil pressure on the is a notable difference between the engine oil
engine oil pressure graph. pressure readings make necessary repairs.
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Engine Oil Leaks on the Outside of If the engine oil temperature is higher than normal,
the engine oil cooler may have a restriction. Look
the Engine for a restriction in the passages for engine oil in
the engine oil cooler. The engine oil pressure will
Check for leakage at the seals at each end of the not necessarily decrease due to a restriction in the
crankshaft. Look for leakage at the gasket for the engine oil cooler.
engine oil pan and all lubrication system connections.
Look for any engine oil that may be leaking from Determine if the engine oil cooler bypass valve is
the crankcase breather. This can be caused by held in the open position. This condition will allow
combustion gas leakage around the pistons. A dirty the engine oil to flow through the valve rather
crankcase breather will cause high pressure in the than through the engine oil cooler. The engine oil
crankcase. A dirty crankcase breather will cause the temperature will increase.
gaskets and the seals to leak.
Make sure that the cooling system is operating
Engine Oil Leaks into the properly. A high coolant temperature in the engine oil
cooler will cause high engine oil temperature.
Combustion Area of the Cylinders
Engine oil that is leaking into the combustion area of i01662620
the cylinders can be the cause of blue smoke. There
are several possible ways for engine oil to leak into Engine Oil Pressure is Low
the combustion area of the cylinders:
SMCS Code: 1304-081
Leaks between worn valve guides and valve stems The following conditions can cause an indication of
low engine oil pressure:
Worn components or damaged components
(pistons, piston rings, or dirty return holes for the
engine oil) Low engine oil level
Incorrect installation of the compression ring and/or Problem with the engine oil pressure gauge
the intermediate ring
Contaminated engine oil
Leaks past the seal rings in the turbocharger shaft
Improper circulation of the engine oil
Overfilling of the crankcase
Worn components
Wrong dipstick or guide tube
Low Engine Oil Level
Sustained operation at light loads
Check the engine oil level. If the engine oil level is
Excessive consumption of engine oil can also too far below the suction tube, the engine oil pump
result if engine oil with the wrong viscosity is used. cannot supply enough lubrication for the engine
Engine oil with a thin viscosity can be caused by fuel components. If the engine oil level is low, add engine
leakage into the crankcase or by increased engine oil in order to obtain the correct level. For the correct
temperature. engine oil to use, refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, Engine Oil.
Engine oil that is contaminated with another liquid will Engine Oil Pressure is High
cause low engine oil pressure. High engine oil level
can be an indication of contamination. Determine the SMCS Code: 1314
reason for contamination of the engine oil and make
the necessary repairs. Change the engine oil and the The following conditions can cause high engine oil
engine oil filter. For the correct engine oil to use, refer pressure:
to Operation and Maintenance Manual, Engine Oil.
The engine oil level is too high. Drain the excess
engine oil.
Improper Circulation of the Engine
Oil The engine oil temperature is too low. Low engine
oil temperature increases the viscosity of the
Several factors could cause improper circulation of engine oil.
the engine oil:
The engine oil filter bypass valve is stuck in the
The engine oil filter is clogged. Replace the engine closed position. Thoroughly clean the valve.
oil filter. Replace the engine oil filters.
A line or a passage for the engine oil is A line or a passage for the engine oil is restricted.
disconnected or broken. Replace the line or clear Clean the component.
the passage.
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The engine oil cooler is clogged. Thoroughly clean
the engine oil cooler. Indicators for Engine Oil
There is a problem with a piston cooling jet. The Pressure
piston cooling jets direct engine oil toward the
bottom of the pistons in order to cool the pistons. SMCS Code: 7485
This also provides lubrication for the piston pin.
Breakage, a restriction, or incorrect installation of a An oil pressure indicator that has a defect or a sender
piston cooling jet will cause seizure of the piston. that has a defect can give an indication of a low oil
pressure or a high oil pressure.
The inlet screen of the suction tube for the engine
oil pump can have a restriction. This restriction can The 1U-5470 Engine Pressure Group can be used in
cause cavitation and a loss of engine oil pressure. order to make a comparison between the indicators
Check the inlet screen on the suction tube and on the instrument panel and the oil pressure that is
remove any material that may be restricting engine displayed on the electronic service tool.
oil flow.
Worn Components
Excessive clearance at the crankshaft or camshaft
bearings will cause low engine oil pressure. Also,
inspect the clearance between the rocker arm shafts
and the rocker arms. Check the engine components
for excessive clearance.
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Illustration 63
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The boiling point of the coolant also depends on the Visual Inspection
type of coolant and the concentration of glycol. A
greater concentration of glycol has a higher boiling SMCS Code: 1350-535
temperature. However, glycol transfers heat less
effectively than water. Because of the boiling point Perform a visual inspection of the cooling system
and the efficiency of heat transfer, the concentration before a test is made with test equipment.
of glycol is important.
Overheating
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2. Check the quality of the coolant. The coolant Damaged hoses with leaks can normally be seen.
should have the following properties: Hoses that have no visual leaks can soften during
operation. The soft areas of the hose can become
Color that is similar to new coolant kinked or crushed during operation. These areas
of the hose restrict the coolant flow. Hoses can
Odor that is similar to new coolant crack after a period of time. The inside of a hose
can deteriorate and the loose particles of the hose
Free from contamination can restrict the coolant flow.
Properties that are recommended by the 8. Check the water temperature regulators.
engines Operation and Maintenance Manual
A water temperature regulator that does not open
If the coolant does not have these properties, drain or a water temperature regulator that only opens
the system and flush the system. Refill the cooling part of the way can cause overheating.
system according to the engines Operation and
Maintenance Manual. A water temperature regulator that does not close
enables overcooling.
3. Check for air in the cooling system. Air can enter
the cooling system in different ways. The following 9. Check the engine water pump and check the
conditions cause air in the cooling system: auxiliary pump.
Filling the cooling system incorrectly A water pump with a damaged impeller does not
pump enough coolant for correct coolant flow.
Combustion gas leakage into the cooling system This affects the engines operating temperature.
Remove the water pump and check for damage
Combustion gas can get into the system through to the impeller.
the following conditions: internal cracks, damaged
cylinder head, and damaged cylinder head gasket. 10. Check the aftercooler.
4. Inspect the radiator (if equipped) and the air-to-air A restriction of water flow through the aftercooler
aftercooler (if equipped). Make sure that the can cause overheating. Check for debris or
air flow is not restricted. Look for the following deposits which restrict the free flow of water
conditions. Make corrections, if necessary: through the aftercooler.
Bent fins
Debris between the folded cores
Damaged fan blades
5. Check the heat exchanger (if equipped) for
internal blockage. Make sure that the filters for the
water are not clogged.
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Table 13
Tools Needed Quantity
4C-6500 Digital Thermometer 1
285-0901 Blowby Tool Gp 1
285-0910 Multi-Tool Gp 1
9U-7400 Multitach Tool Gp 1 Illustration 65
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Illustration 66
9S-8140 Pressurizing Pump
The 4C-6500 Digital Thermometer is used in the Steam or hot coolant can cause severe burns.
diagnosis of overheating conditions or overcooling
problems. This group can be used to check Do not loosen the filler cap or the pressure cap on
temperatures in several different parts of the cooling a hot engine.
system. Refer to the testing procedure in the
Operating Manual, NEHS0554. Allow the engine to cool before removing the filler
cap or the pressure cap.
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SMCS Code: 1350-034; 1353-034 To check for the amount of pressure that opens the
filler cap, use the following procedure:
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Illustration 68
9S-8140 Pressurizing Pump
(3) Release valve
(4) 2P-2329 Adapter As
(5) Hose
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Table 16
Tools Needed Quantity
Steam or hot coolant can cause severe burns. 4C-6500 Digital Thermometer 1
Do not loosen the filler cap or the pressure cap on or
a hot engine. 2F-7112 Thermometer 1
Allow the engine to cool before removing the filler 6B-5072 Terminal Bushing 1
cap or the pressure cap.
5. Inspect the radiator, all connection points, and the Note: Ensure that the coolant level is at the correct
hoses for leaks. level before performing this test.
If no leaks are found and the gauge reading remains 1. Remove plug (1).
steady for a minimum of five minutes, the cooling
system is not leaking. 2. Install the 4C-6500 Digital Thermometer or the
2F-7112 Thermometer. Also install the 6B-5072
If leaking is observed and/or the gauge reading Terminal Bushing.
decreases, make repairs, as needed.
3. Connect the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET)
to the service tool connector. Start Cat ET.
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4. Start and run the engine until the temperature
Coolant Temperature Sensor - reaches the desired range according to the test
Test thermometer.
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Illustration 72 Illustration 73
Checking face runout of the flywheel Checking bore runout of the flywheel
(1) 7H-1945 Holding Rod
1. Refer to illustration 72 and install the dial indicator. (2) 7H-1645 Holding Rod
Always put a force on the crankshaft in the same (3) 7H-1942 Dial Indicator
(4) 7H-1940 Universal Attachment
direction before the dial indicator is read. This will
remove any crankshaft end clearance.
1. Install the 7H-1942 Dial Indicator (3). Make an
2. Set the dial indicator to read 0.0 mm (0.00 inch). adjustment of the 7H-1940 Universal Attachment
(4) so that the dial indicator makes contact on the
3. Turn the flywheel at intervals of 90 degrees and flywheel.
read the dial indicator.
2. Set the dial indicator to read 0.0 mm (0.00 inch).
4. Take the measurements at all four points. Find
the difference between the lower measurements 3. Turn the flywheel at intervals of 90 degrees and
and the higher measurements. This value is the read the dial indicator.
runout. The maximum permissible face runout
(axial eccentricity) of the flywheel must not exceed 4. Take the measurements at all four points. Find
0.15 mm (0.006 inch). the difference between the lower measurements
and the higher measurements. This value is the
runout. The maximum permissible bore runout
(radial eccentricity) of the flywheel must not
exceed 0.15 mm (0.006 inch).
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Illustration 74
Flywheel clutch pilot bearing bore
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3. Turn the flywheel while the dial indicator is set at
0.0 mm (0.00 inch) at location (A). Read the dial
Flywheel Housing - Inspect indicator at locations (B), (C) and (D).
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Illustration 75
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Checking face runout of the flywheel housing Checking bore runout of the flywheel housing
If you use any other method except the method that 1. Fasten a dial indicator to the flywheel so the anvil
is given here, always remember that the bearing of the dial indicator will contact the bore of the
clearance must be removed in order to receive the flywheel housing.
correct measurements.
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Illustration 78
6. Turn the flywheel counterclockwise in order to Damage to the damper or failure of the damper will
put the dial indicator at position (C). Write the increase vibrations. This will result in damage to the
measurement in the chart. crankshaft.
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General Information
(Air/Electric Starting System)
SMCS Code: 1450; 1451; 1462
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Illustration 81
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Illustration 83
225-8266 Ammeter Tool Gp
NOTICE
The charging unit will be damaged if the connections
between the battery and the charging unit are broken
while in operation. Damage occurs because the load
from the battery is lost and because there is an in-
crease in charging voltage. High voltage will damage
the charging unit, the regulator, and other electrical
components.
Tightening The Alternator Pulley The solenoid operation also closes the electric circuit
to the motor. Connect one lead of the multimeter to
Nut the solenoid connection (terminal) that is fastened
to the motor. Fasten the other lead to a good
ground. Activate the starting solenoid and look at the
multimeter. A reading of the battery voltage shows
that the problem is in the motor. The motor must
be removed for further testing. A zero reading on
the multimeter shows that the solenoid contacts do
not close. Repair the solenoid if the contacts do not
close. The clearance for the starter motor pinion gear
may also need adjusting.
Move the start control switch in order to activate the Pinion Clearance Adjustment
starting solenoids. The starting solenoids operation
can be heard as the pinions of the starting motors are SMCS Code: 1454-025
engaged with the ring gear on the engine flywheel.
When the solenoid is installed, make an adjustment
If a solenoid for a starting motor will not operate, it of the pinion clearance. The adjustment can be made
is possible that the current from the battery did not with the starting motor removed.
reach the solenoid. Fasten one lead of the multimeter
to the connection (terminal) for the battery cable on
the solenoid. Put the other lead to a good ground. A
zero reading indicates that there is a broken circuit
from the battery. More testing is necessary when
there is a voltage reading on the multimeter.
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Illustration 86
Connection for checking pinion clearance
(1) Ground terminal
(2) SW terminal
(3) Connector
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Illustration 87
Pinion clearance adjustment
(4) Shaft nut
(5) Pinion
(6) Pinion Clearance
Index
A Electronic Circuits.................................................. 34
Air Filter Restriction............................................ 35
Aftercooler ............................................................. 19 Atmospheric Pressure Input Circuit ................... 35
Air Cleaner and Precleaner ................................... 18 Control Power Circuit ......................................... 34
Air Inlet and Exhaust System .......................... 16, 50 Coolant Temperature Input Circuit ..................... 34
Air Inlet and Exhaust System Operation................ 16 Elevated Low Idle Override................................ 35
Air Inlet and Exhaust System Operation (793C).... 17 Engine Oil Pressure Input Circuit....................... 36
Air/Electric Starting System ................................... 72 Engine Overspeed Lamp and Alarm Output ...... 35
Alternator ............................................................... 36 Engine Speed/Timing Input Circuit .................... 34
Alternator Regulator .............................................. 74 Ground Level Shutdown Input ........................... 36
Tightening The Alternator Pulley Nut ................. 75 High Coolant Temperature Condition................. 36
Injector Output Circuits ...................................... 35
Low Oil Pressure Warning ................................. 35
B Throttle Backup Input Circuit.............................. 36
Throttle Position Input Circuit............................. 34
Basic Engine.................................................... 31, 66 Turbocharger Inlet Pressure Circuit ................... 35
Battery ................................................................... 74 Turbocharger Outlet Pressure Circuit ................ 35
User Defined Shutdown Circuit.......................... 36
Electronic Control Module (ECM) ............................ 9
C Electronic Control System ................................. 7, 39
Electronic Control System Components.................. 7
Camshaft ............................................................... 33 Electronic Control System Operation ...................... 8
Camshaft Timing ................................................... 43 Elevated Low Idle Operation ................................... 6
Timing Adjustment ............................................. 44 Engine Monitoring System..................................... 10
Timing Check ..................................................... 43 Air Inlet Restriction.............................................. 11
Cat Data Link........................................................... 8 Automatic Altitude Compensation...................... 12
Checking and Calibrating Electronic Injection Timing Coolant Flow ...................................................... 12
with the Electronic Service Tool ........................... 48 Engine Fuel Filter Restriction.............................. 11
Checking Engine Cylinders ................................... 41 Engine Oil Filter Restriction ................................ 11
Checking Engine Cylinders with an Electronic Service Engine Overspeed .............................................. 11
Tool ...................................................................... 41 Exhaust Temperatures ....................................... 12
Circuit Breaker....................................................... 38 High Aftercooler Temperature ............................ 12
Cold Cylinder Cutout ............................................... 5 High Crankcase Pressure .................................. 12
Cold Mode Operation .............................................. 6 High Engine Coolant Temperature...................... 11
Compression ......................................................... 51 Low Engine Oil Pressure .................................... 11
Connecting Rod Bearings...................................... 66 Very Low Engine Oil Level ................................. 12
Coolant Temperature Sensor - Test....................... 64 Engine Oil Pressure - Test..................................... 56
Cooling System ............................................... 25, 60 Engine Oil Pressure is High................................... 59
Cooling System Operation..................................... 25 Engine Oil Pressure is Low ................................... 58
Jacket Water ...................................................... 26 Contaminated Engine Oil ................................... 59
Separate Circuit Aftercooler (SCAC) ................. 26 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ............................... 58
Cooling System Operation (793C)......................... 27 Improper Circulation of the Engine Oil ............... 59
Jacket Water ...................................................... 28 Low Engine Oil Level ......................................... 58
SCAC ................................................................. 30 Worn Components ............................................. 59
Crankcase Pressure .............................................. 51 Engine Operation..................................................... 5
Crankshaft ............................................................. 33 Engine Rotation ..................................................... 42
Crankshaft Position for Fuel Injector Adjustment and Engine Speed Controlled by the Transmission
Valve Lash Setting ............................................... 49 ECM..................................................................... 10
Cylinder Block........................................................ 66 Controlled Throttle Shifting Function.................. 10
Cylinder Block, Liners and Heads ......................... 31 Directional Shift Management Function ............. 10
Cylinder Liner Projection ....................................... 66 Engine Speed Measurement ................................. 48
Ether Control System .............................................. 5
Excessive Bearing Wear - Inspect......................... 57
E Excessive Engine Oil Consumption - Inspect........ 58
Engine Oil Leaks into the Combustion Area of the
Electric Starting System ........................................ 75 Cylinders .......................................................... 58
Electrical System ............................................. 33, 73 Engine Oil Leaks on the Outside of the Engine.. 58
Electrical System Operation .................................. 33 Exhaust Bypass Valve ........................................... 55
Exhaust Bypass Valve (Wastegate)....................... 22
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Water Temperature Regulator - Test ..................... 65
Main Bearings........................................................ 66
Measuring Exhaust Temperature........................... 50
Measuring Inlet Manifold Pressure ........................ 50