2014/02/26 Caterpillar


Field Issue Resolutions for Certain 3512C Dynamic Gas Blending Well Service Engines {1072, 1274, 1408, 1439, 1907, 1917, 1920}

Usage:

TH48-E70 PLZ
Engine:
3512C (S/N: WF31-UP; WF51-UP)
Petroleum Engine:
3512C (S/N: R1A1-UP; R1S1-UP)
Pumper:
SPF343C (S/N: RTX1-UP; R2A1-UP)
Engine News SEBD9931, 26 February 2014, "Field Issue Resolutions for Certain 3512C Dynamic Gas Blending Well Service Engines". Disregard this article. Refer to the article that follows.

The following resolutions are permanent fixes to the engines out in the field.

Installation of New Rain Caps

The orientation of the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) on some customers well service trailers cause the rain caps to face the front trailer. This position creates the potential for the caps to open when transporting the trailers. In order to correct this issue, a new style of rain caps has been developed. New rain caps are being shipped to the local servicing dealers that have been identified by Global Petroleum




Illustration 1g03588155

Incorrect installation of the rain caps.

(1) Rain cap




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Correct installation of the rain caps.

(1) Rain cap

Investigation of Mixing Tube Fit-Up

There have been some reports of the weld quality not being acceptable on the mixing tube joint. A field investigation is required to make sure that the mixing tube is mating up properly with the air intake piping. Mixing tubes have been shipped out to the local dealers if the mixing tubes need to be replaced.




Illustration 3g03588168

(1) Mixing tube




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(2) Bad weld

Speed Timing Sensor Wire Locations

All of the current DGB harnesses in the field have been found to have a wiring issue for the speed timing calibration sensor. This issue can cause speed instability in both Diesel Only and DGB modes, but does not always cause an issue. The wiring in the J1 (70 pin) ECM connector needs switch around. Switch the purple and pink wires for the timing calibration. The two wires are on 32 and 33 refer to Illustration 5 below. Once the wires are corrected, perform a new timing calibration.

Note: The purple wire needs to be on 32 and the pink wire needs to be on 33.




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Typical incorrect drawing for the timing calibration wiring in the field.

Installation of the Most Recent Engine ECM Software

The DGB software on the oil well service units was not allowing the J1939 output for percent substitution to go above 62.5 percent. This issue has been resolved in the most recent versions of software. Below is the list of most recent software for each rating.

The new software part numbers for ATAAC engines are listed in Table 1.

Table 1
Rating     Torque Rise     New Software     Former Software    
2250@1900     7     455-9538     448-4927    
2500@1900     7     455-9202     425-0607    
2250@1900     1.6     455-9537     448-1169    

The new software part numbers for SCAC engines are listed in Table 2.

Table 2
Rating     Torque Rise     New Software     Former Software    
2250@1900     7     456-0314     452-1900    
2500@1900     7     455-9198     451-7387    
2250@1900     1.6     456-0315     452-1902    

Installation of the Ladder Clip for the Fuel Valve Connector

A 4P-8134 Clip for the fuel valve is added to all of the DGB kits.




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(1) 4P-8134 Clip

Engine Turbocharger Compressor Inlet Pressure Sensor Wiring

Note: This procedure only applies to R2A and RTX serial number prefixes with a 435-0427 Engine Harness As .

When the unit has active event codes 1176-3 and 1177-3 for Engine Turbocharger Compressor Inlet Pressure : Voltage Above Normal, the wires were installed incorrectly at both the connectors for the sensors.

Perform the following changes:

  • LH Inlet Pressure Sensor: Originally set up with wire A137 (orange) installed in slot 2 and wire A126 (brown) installed in slot 1. Reverse the two wires.

  • RH Inlet Pressure Sensor: Originally set up with wire A138 (orange) installed in slot 2 and wire A125 (brown) installed in slot 1. Reverse the two wires.

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