C18 Generator Set Engines Caterpillar


Piston Cooling Jets - Remove and Install

Usage:

C18 GEN SE RT8

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
9S-9082  Engine Turning Tool 

Start By:

  1. Remove the engine oil pump.


NOTICE

Special care must be taken not to bend the piston cooling jets because the piston cooling jets are precision aligned with a coolant passage in the pistons.

There is only one position for each cooling jet. The notch in the bottom of the piston allows clearance for the piston cooling jet when the piston is at bottom dead center.




    Illustration 1g01004705

  1. Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft to gain access to the piston cooling jet.

  2. Remove bolt (1) and piston cooling jet (2).

Installation Procedure


NOTICE

Special care must be taken not to bend the piston cooling jets because the piston cooling jets are precision aligned with a coolant passage in the pistons.

There is only one position for each cooling jet. The notch in the bottom of the piston allows clearance for the piston cooling jet when the piston is at bottom dead center.


  1. Install piston cooling jet (2) in the reverse order of removal.

    1. Tighten bolt (1) to a torque of 40 ± 8 N·m (30 ± 6 lb ft)

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