1997/08/01 Caterpillar

Troubleshooting Data Sheet For Diesel Engines {1000}

Usage:

3508 (95Y, 68Z),
3512 (1LM, 49Y, 65Z),
3516 (27Z, 71Z) Industrial;
3508 (6TJ),
3512 (2WK),
3516 (9KF) Locomotive;
3508 (96Y, 69Z),
3508B (2BM, 3DM, 7SM),
3512 (50Y, 66Z),
3512B (7HM, 8EM, 4TN),
3516 (4MJ, 29Z, 72Z),
3516B (8CN, 8KN, 9AN) Marine;
3508 (97Y),
3512 (51Y),
3516 (28Z) Vehicular;
3508 (1ZF, 23Z, 70Z),
3508B (4GM, 5XM, 6PN),
3512 (3YF, 24Z, 67Z),
3512B (6PM, 8RM, 6WN),
3516 (4XF, 5SJ, 25Z, 73Z),
3516B (7KM, 6HN, 7RN) Generator Set Engines

The following Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Data Sheet lists the data necessary for troubleshooting the above engines. Be sure to include the units the measurements were recorded in.

NOTE: It is important to complete as much of the data sheet as possible BEFORE calling a Service Engineer. This will help the Service Engineer assist you better.

Caterpillar Information System:

1997/08/01 New Software Available For Improvements To Marine Engines {1920}

1997/08/01 Pipe Plug Used On Electronic Control Group (MAPS Sensor) {1917}

1997/08/01 Correct Procedure For Installing Hydraulically Actuated Electronic Unit Injectors (HEUI) {1290}

1997/08/01 Tube Is Available To Raise The Rain Cap In Order To Avoid Interference With The Inlet Manifold {1051}

1997/07/01 New Fuel Injector Group Eliminates Corrosion Between Fuel Injector And Cylinder Head{1290}

1997/07/01 Updated Connecting Rod Bolt Tightening Procedure{1218}

1997/07/01 Soot Filter (Silencer) Available For Silencer Groups{1051}

1997/07/01 New Coolant Level Sensor Used In Water Tank Groups{7422}

1997/07/01 Software Serviceability{1902}

1997/07/01 New Oil Sampling Valve Group Attachment Allows Simplified Scheduled Oil Sampling{1307}

1997/07/01 New Seal Used In Transformer Groups{1558}

1997/07/01 Product Support Literature Available For 3406E Marine Engine{1000}

1997/08/01 Improved Clamps For Turbocharger Exhaust Couplings Reduce Exhaust Leaks {1052}

1997/08/01 Reliability And Fatigue Strength Improved In Connecting Rod {1218,1219}

1997/08/01 New Electronic Control Group Available For Gas Engine Ignition Groups {1550,1559}

1997/08/01 Revised Systems Operation, Testing And Adjusting Manual For 3612 And 3616 Diesel Engines Is Available {1000}

1997/08/01 New Turbocharger Wash Water Lines Groups Used {1052}

1997/08/01 New Specification For Clearance Between Turbocharger Turbine Wheel Blades And Turbine Wheel Cover Ring {1052}

1997/08/01 Air Quality Requirements For Turbocharger Air Impingement System {1052}

1997/08/01 Changes To Cylinder Head Salvage Procedure {1100}

1997/08/01 Installation Procedure For Cylinder Head Studs {1100}

1997/08/01 New Manual Valve Group [Measure Cylinder Pressure (Kiene® Valve)] Used; Kiene Valve Installation Procedure {1100,1118}

1997/08/01 Revised Starting Procedure For Engines Using Kiene Valves {1100}

1997/08/01 New Torque Specification For Some Bolts In Valve Mechanism Group {1102,1123}