3500C Marine Propulsion Engines Caterpillar


Welding on Engines with Electronic Controls

Usage:

3508C TTA


NOTICE

Because the strength of the frame may decrease, some manufacturers do not recommend welding onto a chassis frame or rail. Consult the OEM of the equipment or your Caterpillar dealer regarding welding on a chassis frame or rail.


Proper welding procedures are necessary in order to avoid damage to the engine's ECM, sensors, and associated components. When possible, remove the component from the unit and then weld the component. If removal of the component is not possible, the following procedure must be followed when you weld on a unit that is equipped with a Caterpillar Electronic Engine. The following procedure is considered to be the safest procedure to weld on a component. This procedure should provide a minimum risk of damage to electronic components.

Note: For further information on welding procedures on engines with electronic controls, refer to your service manual.


NOTICE

Do not ground the welder to electrical components such as the ECM or sensors. Improper grounding can cause damage to the drive train bearings, hydraulic components, electrical components, and other components.

Clamp the ground cable from the welder to the component that will be welded. Place the clamp as close as possible to the weld. This will help reduce the possibility of damage.


  1. Stop the engine. Turn the switched power to the OFF position.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. If a battery disconnect switch is provided, open the switch.

  1. Disconnect the J1/P1 and J2/P2 connectors from the ECM. Move the harness to a position that will not allow the harness to accidentally move back and make contact with any of the ECM pins.



    Illustration 1g01075639

    Use the example above. The current flow from the welder to the ground clamp of the welder will not cause damage to any associated components.

    (1) Engine

    (2) Welding electrode

    (3) Keyswitch in the OFF position

    (4) Battery disconnect switch in the open position

    (5) Disconnected battery cables

    (6) Battery

    (7) Electrical/Electronic component

    (8) Minimum distance between the component that is being welded and any electrical/electronic component

    (9) The component that is being welded

    (10) Current path of the welder

    (11) Ground clamp for the welder

  1. Connect the welding ground cable directly to the part that will be welded. Place the ground cable as close as possible to the weld in order to reduce the possibility of welding current damage to bearings, hydraulic components, electrical components, and ground straps.

    Note: If electrical/electronic components are used as a ground for the welder, or electrical/electronic components are located between the welder ground and the weld, current flow from the welder could severely damage the component.

  1. Protect the wiring harness from welding debris and spatter.

  1. Use standard welding practices to weld the materials.

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