3054E Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar

Installation Procedure

Note: Thoroughly clean the top of the cylinder block and the bottom of the cylinder head. Ensure that there is no debris in the cylinder bores.

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1. Install the cylinder head gasket on dowels (6) on top of the cylinder block.

   Note: Do Not use any sealant or compound on the cylinder head gasket.

2. Install Tooling (A) in the cylinder block.

3. Use a suitable lifting device to install the cylinder head. The weight of the cylinder head is approximately 57 kg (126 lb).

   Note: Ensure that the cylinder head is positioned on dowels (6) .

4. Remove Tooling (A) .

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5. Clean the threads of the cylinder head bolts. Inspect the cylinder head bolts.

   Note: Do Not use bolts if there is any visual reduction in the diameter of the Threads (Y) that has not been engaged with the cylinder block. Use a straight edge to check the bolts.

6. Lubricate the threads and the shoulder of the cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil before installation.

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7. Install bolts (5) on cylinder head (1) .

   Note: The short bolts are installed in holes that are marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9.

   Note: The long bolts are installed in holes that are marked 7, 8, and 10.

8. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in numerical order to a torque of 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

9. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in numerical order to a torque of 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

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10. Use Tooling (B) to achieve the correct final torque.

    Note: If Tooling (B) is not used, place an index mark on each bolt.

11. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in numerical order.

    1. Turn the short bolts (2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10) for an additional 225 degrees.

    2. Turn the long bolts (1, 3, and 4) for an additional 270 degrees.

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12. Install new O-ring seals on bypass tube (4) . Apply Tooling (C) to the O-ring seals. Install the bypass tube in cylinder head (1) . Install bolts (3) .

13. Connect the harness assembly to coolant temperature sensor (2) .

14. Connect the harness assembly to the bus bar for the glow plugs.

15. Install the upper radiator hose to the water temperature regulator housing.

16. Fill the cooling system with coolant. Fill the lubrication system with engine oil.

    Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities" for the cooling system capacity and the lubrication system capacity of the engine.

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1. Install the fuel injection lines. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injection Lines - Remove and Install".
2. Install the rocker shaft and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - Install".
3. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Exhaust Manifold - Remove and Install".