C7.1 Marine Engine Caterpillar


Fuel Temperature Sensor - Remove and Install

Usage:

C7.1 JME

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
370-8376  Cap Kit 

------ WARNING! ------

Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel spray may cause a fire hazard. Failure to follow these inspection, maintenance and service instructions may cause personal injury or death.



NOTICE

Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.

Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information.

Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.



NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.



NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


  1. Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position.

  2. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.


    Illustration 1g02210488
    Typical Example

  3. Disconnect harness assembly (1) from fuel temperature sensor (2).

  4. Use a deep socket to remove fuel temperature sensor (2) from the fuel injection pump.

  5. Use Tooling (A) to plug the open port of the fuel injection pump.

  6. Remove O-ring seal (3) (not shown) from fuel temperature sensor (2).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install fuel temperature sensor (2) in the reverse order of removal.

    1. Tighten the fuel temperature sensor to a torque of 22 N·m (195 lb in).

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