Specifications
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| 3608 Engine Specifications | ||||
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| Operating rpm | 900 | |||
| Low idle rpm | 450 | |||
| Cylinders and arrangement | 8 cylinders
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| Displacement per cylinder | |
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| Compression ratio | 13:1 | |||
| Aspiration | TA | |||
| Rotation (flywheel end) | Clockwise | |||
| Fuel Delivery | Unit Injectors | |||
| Fuel | See this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Specifications" (Maintenance Section). | |||
| Method of starting | Air starting motors | |||
| Maximum allowable exhaust back pressure | |
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| Maximum allowable inlet air restriction | |
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| Inlet valve lash | |
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| Exhaust valve lash | |
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| Illustration 1 | g00748328 |
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3608 Engine design (A) Exhaust valves (B) Inlet valves (C) Flywheel | |
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