A top end overhaul involves the removal, the inspection, and the rework of the cylinder head components. Some additional components are replaced and serviced.
Your Cat dealer can provide these services and components. Your Cat dealer can ensure that the components are operating within the appropriate specifications.
Note: The driven equipment may also require service when the engine is overhauled. Refer to the literature that is provided by the OEM of the driven equipment.
If you elect to perform an overhaul without the services of a Cat dealer, be aware of the following recommendations.
Replace the following component during the top end overhaul:
- Fuel injectors
Inspection, Reconditioning, or Exchanging of Components
Inspect the following components according to the instructions that are in Cat reusability publications. Refer to Guidelines for Reusable Parts and Salvage Operations, SEBF8029, "Index of Publications on Reusability or Salvage of Used Parts".
Recondition the worn components or exchange the components, if necessary. Your Cat dealer can provide these services and components.
- Accumulators
- Aftercooler core
- CFM boost pump
- Camshaft
- Camshaft followers
- Cylinder head assembly
- DOC (8000-hrs emissions service life)
- Driven equipment (alignment)
- EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) coolers
- EGR valves
- Engine control module
- Engine wiring harness
- ERV (Exhaust Restriction Valve)
- Exhaust bellows shields
- Exhaust manifold bellows
- Exhaust manifold seals
- Fuel pressure regulating valve
- Fuel priming pump
- Fuel transfer pump
- Inlet manifold gaskets
- Inlet manifold seals
- Oil pump
- Oil suction screen
- Prelube pump
- Pushrods
- Rocker arms
- Scavenge oil pump
- Software update
- Spacer plate
- Turbocharger
Inspect the cylinder head assembly according to the instructions that are in Cat reusability publications. Refer to Guidelines for Reusable Parts and Salvage Operations, SEBF8029, "Index of Publications on Reusability or Salvage of Used Parts".
Your Cat dealer can provide these services and components. Your Cat dealer can ensure that the components are operating within the appropriate specifications.
The use of out-of-spec parts will cause unscheduled downtime and/or costly repairs.
Replace the fuel injectors. Consult your Cat dealer about exchanging the fuel injectors. Your Cat dealer can provide these services and components.
The wear of fuel injectors is affected by the following considerations:
- Quality of the fuel
- Quality of the filtration of the fuel
The wear of the fuel injectors can result in elevated levels of exhaust emissions and/or poor engine performance. The misfire of a single cylinder is not typically attributed to normal wear. This condition can be repaired by replacing the faulty fuel injector.
The following list of circumstances indicates that the fuel injectors should be inspected more frequently:
- Use of fuels that are not recommended in this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities and Recommendations"
- Extreme ambient temperatures that reduce the ability of the fuel to provide lubrication
- Frequent plugging of the fuel filters
- Insufficient maintenance of the fuel tank or the fuel storage tank that can allow excessive water, sediment, and other contaminants.
- Insufficient maintenance of the fuel filters
Clean the oil suction screen after the oil has been drained.
- Remove the screen assembly according to the instructions in the Service Manual, "Disassembly and Assembly" module. Discard the used O-ring seals.
- Wash the screen assembly in clean nonflammable solvent. Allow the screen assembly to dry before installation.
- Remove side covers to gain access to the sump. Clean the bottom of the sump with absorbent towels or pillows. When the bottom of the sump is clean, install the side covers.
- Inspect the screen assembly for good condition. Obtain a new screen assembly, if necessary. Install the screen assembly. Install new O-ring seals.
Note: Approximately