Maintenance Requirements for Engines with Crankcase Ventilation Systems{1051, 1054, 1063, 1317} Caterpillar


Maintenance Requirements for Engines with Crankcase Ventilation Systems{1051, 1054, 1063, 1317}

Usage:

3512 1LM
Caterpillar Products: 3500C Engines
Engine:Commercial 3500 and 3500B Family All

Introduction

Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you read this information and you understand this information.

In a crankcase ventilation system, the fumes from the crankcase are filtered before the fumes are sent to the air intake system. Steps must be taken in order to prevent oil from collecting on the components of the air intake system. Otherwise, the following problems can result:

  • Decreased service life of air cleaner filters

  • Premature plugging of the aftercooler core

Recommendations

Route the fumes from the crankcase through a commercially available aftermarket fumes disposal system. Direct the filtered fumes to the dirty side of the air cleaner filter elements.

Install soot filters on the air cleaner filter elements.

Monitor the differential pressure of the air intake system in order to determine when the system requires servicing.

Soot Filters

Soot filters fit firmly around 490 mm (19.3 inch) filter elements. Table 1 lists the part number and the height of the soot filters.

Table 1
Soot Filters    
Part Number of the Soot Filter     Height of the Soot Filter    
8N-2555    
250 mm (10 inch)    
115-3634    
350 mm (14 inch)    
115-3635    
450 mm (18 inch)    

The soot filter can be cleaned in order to remove oil. Wash the filter in a solution of soap and water. Allow the filter to dry completely before installing the filter.

Monitoring the Differential Pressure

A differential pressure gauge can be installed across the air side of the aftercooler core. The differential pressure provides an indication of the amount of plugging in the aftercooler core. The 152-2067 Oil Filter Pressure Differential Gauge Gp is suitable for monitoring the differential pressure. Table 2 lists the components and the locations for connecting the differential pressure gauge.

Table 2
Components and Locations for Sensing the Differential Pressure    
Type of Air Intake System     Hose     Fittings     Location for the Fittings    
Mechanical Unit Injection (MUI)
Rear Turbocharger    
5P-1519 Hose and internal 37 degree flare fitting ends     5J-7303 Elbow
8B-2664 Reducer Bushing
001-9440 Connector    
Refer to Illustration 1 and Illustration 2    
MUI
Top Turbocharger    
5J-7303 Elbow
8B-2664 Reducer Bushing
001-9440 Connector
Refer to Illustration 3 and Illustration 4    
Electronic Unit Injection (EUI)
Rear Turbocharger    
001-9440 Connector  (1) Refer to Illustration 4    
EUI
Top Turbocharger    
001-9440 Connector  (1) Refer to Illustration 5    
( 1 ) Two Connectors are required



Illustration 1g01446694

Typical configuration

(1) Location for the 5J-7303 Elbow for the high pressure port




Illustration 2g01446714

Port on a cylinder block

(2) Location for the 8B-2664 Reducer Bushing and 001-9440 Connector for the low pressure port




Illustration 3g01446657

Typical configuration

(3) Location for the 5J-7303 Elbow for the high pressure port




Illustration 4g01446721

Typical configuration

(4) Location for the 001-9440 Connector for the low pressure port

(5) Location for the 001-9440 Connector for the high pressure port




Illustration 5g01446991

Typical configuration

(6) Location for the 001-9440 Connector for the high pressure port

(7) Location for the 001-9440 Connector for the low pressure port

Table 3 provides the maximum allowable differential pressure across various components. Perform the appropriate service procedure if the differential pressure exceeds the value that is listed.

Table 3
Maximum Differential Pressure and Service Procedures    
Component     Maximum Differential Pressure     Service Procedure    
Aftercooler Core    
7.5 kPa (30 inches of H2O)    
Clean the aftercooler core.    
Air Cleaner Filter    
6.2 kPa (25 inches of H2O)    
Clean the soot filter.

Replace the air cleaner filter, if necessary.    
Crankcase     The crankcase pressure must be within
0.5 kPa (2 inch of H2O) of the barometric pressure.    
Service the crankcase ventilator filter.

Service the crankcase ventilation system, if necessary.    
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