Basic Engine
Basic Engine
Product Support
Name
Dealer
Position / Years There
Agenda
Engine Families
Engine Works & Wears
Engine Wear
Combustion Process
Internal Components
External Components
Cooling System
Lube System
Fuel System
Air System
Electronics
Parts Differentiation
REMAN
Resources
Engine Families
C-15/C18/3400 M43
C-9/C-11/C-13 (186 - 1044 kW) (5400 -
(227 - 492 kW) 16200 kW)
3116/3126/C-7
(86 - 313 kW)
Measured in inches
or millimeters
Stroke
(3.14 X B 2)
Displacement = X Stroke X No. of Cyls.
4
Horsepower
Horsepower is the rate of doing work (how quickly a force is
applied through a distance)
08 = number of Cylinders
Depending on engine family, could
be 04, 06, 08, 12, 16, 18, or 24
Engine Model Numbers
3116 Engine
3100 = Engine Family
Improved breathing
Better combustion
C7 Series Features
using ACERT Technology
Rebuild Strategy
Cost effective rebuild for all
models
Reman components and
limited short blocks, bare
blocks, and piston packs
available
3100
3300/3400 Series Features
3400 HEUI
C9 Series Features
using ACERT Technology
C9 Replaces the 3300
ADEM A4 Electronic Control Module
8.8 liter (537 cu in)
HEUI fuel system C9
Cross Flow heads ( 4 valves per cylinder)
Turbocharged and Air to Air aftercooling
Improved block and head material strength
Mid-supported liner
Integral oil cooler
Reduced weight, leaks and engine width
C11/C13 Series Features
using ACERT Technology
Current Serviceability
Piece parts and sub-
components for all models.
Rebuild Strategy
Cost effective rebuild for all
models
Reman components, short
blocks, long blocks and
engines available
3406
3500 Series Features
One piece high strength cast engine block
Rebuild Strategy
Cost effective rebuild for all models
Reman components, short blocks,
long blocks and engines available
3500 Machine
Engine/Machine Usage Chart
Series TTT TTL OHT HEX WL
3000 D3C III - D5C III -- 301.5 - 320B 906 - 939C
C6.6 D5N 953, 963 924 - 938
3100 D5M - D6M -- 322B - 345B 924F - 962G
C7 D6N 322, 325 950, 962
3300 D6R - D7R -- 330B - 350 L 966F - 980F
C9 D6R 973 330D
C11 725, 730 966
C13 345 972
3400 D8R - D10R 769 - 775 375 - 5080 980G - 990 II
C15 D8T 735,740 980H
C18 D9T 771 385C 988H
C27 D10T
3500 D11R 777 - 797 5130 - 5230 992G - 994D
Engine Build Locations
Build Location Engine Models
Peterborough, England 3011 3013 3024 3034 3054 3056 C1.5 C2.2 C6.6
Mossville, Illinois 3406 3456 C-10 C11 C-12 C13 C15 C-16 C18
Lafayette, Indiana 3508 3512 3516 3520 3524 C175-12 C175-16 C175-20 3606 3608 3612 3616
Keil, Germany CM20 CM25 CM32 CM43 GCM34 M20 M25 M32 M43
Intake Compression
The Combustion Process 4 Stroke Cycle
Power Exhaust
The Combustion Process 4 Stroke Cycle
Reciprocation & Rotation
Oil Consumption and Blow-by
Engine Works & Wears
Engine Wear
Combustion Process
Internal Components
External Components
Cooling System
Lubrication System
Fuel System
Air System
Electronics
Internal Components
3126B/C7
Valve Train
5
4
1. Cam lobe
6 3
2. Lifter
3. Pushrods
4. Rocker arms
7
5. Bridge (intake)
6. Valve spring 8
7. Exhaust valve
2
8. Intake valves
1
Pistons, Rings, & Liners
Cylinder liner
O-ring seals
Piston
Piston rings
Piston pin and
retainer
C15 Piston Assembly
C15
A cylinder head is
installed on top of the
block
The camshaft turns at
the speed of the
crankshaft to control
intake & exhaust
operation
Cat Compression Brake
Intake Valve
Actuation is part of the
Caterpillar compression
brake.
Crankshaft
Rod Bearing Journals
Front Rear
Web
Main Bearing Journals
Counterweights
Small turbo,
No wastegate
Boost
Small turbo,
with wastegate
2 types
Air to air (ATAAC)
Jacket water (JWAC)
Causes of Premature Wearout &
Failure of Aftercoolers
Air compressor
Engine Works & Wears
Engine Wear
Combustion Process
Internal Components
External Components
Cooling System
Lubrication System
Fuel System
Air System
Electronics
Importance of Cooling System
40-60% Of All Engine Downtime Is Associated With
Cooling System Problems
1 Water Pump
2 Oil Cooler
3 Passages through
block and head
4 Temp. Regulator &
Regulator Housing
5 Radiator
6 Pressure Cap
7 Hoses & Pipes
Causes of Cooling System Wear & Failure
Single most common problem poor coolant quality
Due to
Not maintaining adequate levels of coolant additives
Using coolant that does not meet Cats specifications
Not keeping the cooling system topped off
Using coolant past its useful life
Other problems include:
Coolant to air leaks in the aftercooler
Causes hydraulic lock
Radiator or hose failures
From reusing old radiators and hosing
Failure to service the coolant relief valve
most cooling system problems can be avoided
with proper maintenance practices!
Cooling Systems
Prevents breakdown of
oil film between pistons
and liners
Cooling Systems
Cleans
Parts
Cylinder Walls
Cools
Seals & Lubricates
Support
Separate
Lubrication System Components
1 Oil Pump
2 Relief Valve
3 Oil Cooler
4 Oil Filter
5 Bypass Valves
6 Oil Level Gauge
(Dipstick)
7 Oil Pressure Gauge
8 Oil Pan
Engine Lube System
Causes of Lube System Wear & Failure
Single largest problem is short engine life due to
excessive soot in the oil
Poor quality/low performance engine oil
Extended oil change intervals
Poor maintenance practices
Fuel dilution
Wear (Lube System Caused)
Seals/Bearings
Turbo
Crank - Main/Rod
Valve, Guide
Methods to control soot levels in engine oil:
High quality engine oils contain
effective soot dispersant additives
High performance, full flow, lube filter
options
Standard, Advanced, & Ultra High
Bypass filtration devices: centrifugal
or barrier filters Soot particles
Oil renewal systems (for large mining agglomerating together
machines)
Barrier Filter
Centrifugal Filter
Engine Works & Wears
Engine Wear
Combustion Process
Internal Components
External Components
Cooling System
Lubrication System
Fuel System
Air System
Electronics
Regulates engine
speed and timing
sequence
Helps control
emissions
Fuel System Operation
Types of Fuel Systems
Pump & Line Unit Injection
Current Scroll Fuel System MUI
New Scroll Fuel System EUI
Sleeve Metering Fuel System (SMFS) HEUI
Program Electronic Engine Controls (PEEC) Common Rail
(Single Fuel)
1973 1981 1983 1988 1994
CSFS MUI NSFS EUI HEUI
Pre 1970 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005
Timeline
1974 1987 2004
SMFS PEEC Rail
Fuel Delivery - History
Pre-Combustion (PC)
Direct Injection (DI)
Fuel Line Fuel Line
Fuel Injector
Electrical Wire Fuel Injector
Mechanically
Glow Plug Nozzle Controlled
Fuel Injector Unit Injector
Assembly
Housing
Pre-Combustion
Piston Piston
Heat Plug
Barrel
Fill Port
Plunger
Sleeve
Spill Port
A mechanically actuated
governor controls fuel rate
(scroll metered) with
flyweights and springs
Timing is fixed
EUI System
A unit injector is
positioned above each
cylinder
An Electronic Control
Module (ECM) controls
fuel rate and timing
Injectors are
mechanically actuated by
a camshaft
EUI - Injector Fill
Without pressure from
the rocker arm, a
spring keeps the
plunger retracted
Fuel Manifold
Pump
C6.6 Injector
Fuel System Wear & Failure Causes
Short unit injector life due to excessive abrasive particles in
the fuel
Abrasive particles damage sealing surfaces causing leakage of
high pressure fuel and low engine power
Abrasive particles are inherent in most fuels
Most particles can be removed by using High Efficiency filters
Exhaust out
Air manifold
Provide adequate
quantities of clean Compresses the
filtered intake air intake air into the
cylinders in order to
Removes exhaust gases from the product more power
cylinders and reduces exhaust noise
Air System
Air System Components
Precleaner
Air Filters
Filter Service
Indicator
Turbochargers
Aftercooler
Intake & Exhaust
Manifolds
Muffler
Air System Operation
Flow
1. Precleaner
2. Air Filters
3. Turbocharger
4. Intake Manifold &
Cylinder Head(s)
5. Combustion
Chamber
6. Exhaust Manifold
Wear
Turbocharger
Bearings
Seals
Air System Wear & Failure Causes
Single most common problem dust ingestion
Causes accelerated abrasive wear of piston rings & liners
Most often caused by inlet leaks around flexible joints in
air inlet piping
May also be caused by defective/damaged air filters, or
poor maintenance practices
Plugged air filters
Turbo failures
Coolant to air leaks in the aftercooler
Hydraulic lock
Engine Works & Wears
Engine Wear
Combustion Process
Internal Components
External Components
Cooling System
Lubrication System
Fuel System
Air System
Electronics
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
Caterpillars Electronic Control Module (ECM)
and sensors control and monitor key
engine function, including:
Fuel temperature.
Engine oil temperature.
Oil pressure.
Atmospheric pressure.
Coolant temperature.
Injection actuation pressure
Throttle position
Injection timing & duration
Logged faults
Features & Benefits of Electronics
Features Benefits
Electronic Engine Control Improved Emissions
Engine Speed Governing Increased Performance &
Torque Shaping Reliability
Fuel-air Ratio Control Improved Diagnostics
Cold Mode Strategies Meet customer needs for
Altitude Derating New Features / Advanced
Fuel Temperature Compensation Technology
Information Management
Accurate Tracking
Stored Results
Engine Monitoring
Fluid Level
Fluid Pressure
Fluid Temperature
ADEM 4 Electronic Engine Control
Generations of Experience
Proven Reliability
Electronic Control Module
Competition Caterpillar
Cut corners to lower costs Rigid tolerances
Don't meet Cat specs Design updates
Cylinder Heads
Competition Caterpillar
Oversized, unthreaded, Properly machined
missing water holes
Cylinder Heads
Competition Caterpillar
Blocked passages Rigid cleaning process
Cylinder Heads
Features
Properly machined parts
Rigid Cleaning Process
Rigid Tolerances
Design Updates
Right design for the system
Advantages
Optimal cooling
Less likelihood of leaks developing and so less chance of problems
related to leaking and/or overheating
More durable
Longer life
More reliable operation
Less downtime so ultimately lower cost
Valves
Competition Caterpillar
Turning marks Precisely ground
Exhaust Valves
Competition Caterpillar
Inadequate facing More facing material
material than industry standard
Valves, Solution Advantage
Features
Precisely ground
High strength material
More facing material than
industry standard
Estimate Repairs
Advantages
Increased protection against valve lip cracking and stem breakage
Increased strength that allows for reusability through 1 or 2 overhauls
Greater fatigue strength
Longer wear life
More durable
More reliable operation
Less downtime so ultimately lower cost
Discussion
Cylinder Liners
Competition
Not roll burnished
Flange thickness out of spec
O-Ring grooves not chamfered
Increased chance of cracking
Caterpillar
Roll burnished
Controlled flange head thickness
Chamfered O-Ring seal grooves
Heat treated
Cylinder Liners
Competition Caterpillar
Random cross hatch pattern Uniform cross hatch pattern
Cylinder Liners
Competition Caterpillar
Not machined to hone off Pre-honed to preserve life
saw-tooth peaks and disperse oil better
Cylinder Liners
Features
Uniform cross hatch pattern
Roll burnished
Controlled flange head thickness
Chamfered O-Ring seal grooves
Heat treated
High-grade gray iron
Perfect fit
Cylinder Liners
Advantages
Proper oil distribution
Longer liner life
Increased strength; reduced
susceptibility to cracking
Leakage prevention
Reusable at first overhaul
Lower repair / maintenance
costs over time
Higher productivity
Less downtime
Piston Rings
Competition Caterpillar
Flat-faced top ring Barrel-faced top ring
Piston Rings
Competition Caterpillar
Thin chrome or Correct chrome or
plasma plating plasma plating
Piston Rings
Advantages
Features
Reduced oil consumption
Barrel-faced top ring
Increased cylinder liner / ring life
Correct chrome or plasma plating
Less susceptible to breakage
High-strength ductile iron
Less downtime
Heat treated
Lower operating costs
Nickel Ring Band Pistons
C7 Piston
Competition Caterpillar
Ring bands disbonded Controlled casting process
Grooves do not meet flatness, Ultrasonic inspection
size, or location specifications Improved reusability
Features
Pistons
Nickel-band ring
Specially ground, tapered
Controlled casting process
Precise fit
Advantages
Better sealing
Proper bonding
C7 Piston
Less blow-by
Less carbon deposit Lowered chance of seizure
Delivers more power Less downtime caused by part failure
Longer wear Lower operating costs
Reusable
One Piece Steel Piston
Used on 3408, 3412, 3500 & all ACERT engines
Increased structural capability
Machined from a single steel forging
Eliminates need for a separate aluminum skirt &
possible breakage
Eliminates possible debond of ring groove
Reduced thermal expansion allows piston fit
to be tighter for a reduction in liner cavitation
Reduction in surface area provides less
friction and helps fuel consumption
Higher Oil Flow
Bigger piston oil gallery & new oil jets
Runs cooler thus reducing piston carbon deposit
and oil consumption
New ring pack
25% reduction in blow-by
No bushings to replace in 3408 & 3412
Fractured Split Rod Technology
Models 3114, 3116, 3126, C7, C9, C11 and C13
Features
Forged for high strength
213-3193
Rod able to accept higher loads
C7 Eliminates fretting on joint face
Eliminates locating dowel
C11 223-9133
C13 223-9150
160-8199
C9 IRM PELJ0174
Crankshafts
Caterpillar Competition
Proprietary hardening Not Reusable
process-tough core Rough surface finish
Excellent reusability Oversized journals
Polished surface finish Increased bearing friction
to <5 microns
Precise journal grinding
Integral Seals
Less noise
Aluminum
Two piece composite/aluminum Used on all ACERT engines
Fully isolated C7 thru C32
Reduces noise up to 1dBA
Cylinder Head Gaskets
Steel spacer core sandwiched
between two layers of spring steel
Usually simple
Fixes only a specific
problem
May not use genuine CAT
parts depending on labor
source.
Rebuild
Usually retains the component identity
More than a simple repair
Usually done by dealer, customer or
re-builder
Restores to near original condition
May not use genuine Cat parts
Re-builder assumes the warranty
liability
Requires investments in tools, equip.,
training, etc
Rebuild and return or exchange
turnaround time involved
Remanufacture
Consistent factory environment
Process and quality control
Upgrades to latest engineering
changes
Harvest components (looses its
original identity)
Uses 100% genuine Cat parts
Cat Reman carries standard parts
warranty
Requires cores exchange only
Reman Is An Exchange Business
Reman Sale $40 $60 Core Deposit
Core Deposit $60 Returned
Price of New $100
Printed Material
Electronic Media
Training Systems
Intranet InfoCast
People
Printed Material
Datasheets Customer Reference Material
Information Release Memos IRMs
Parts Competitive Bulletins PCBs
Brochures:
Cat Machines ACERT Technology AEXQ0020-01
Improving Engine Component Durability SEBF1018
Improving Fuel System Durability SENR9620
Service Points Customer Newsletter
Road To Product Support Excellence Dealer Newsletter
One Safe Source PECP9067-01
Caterpillar Performance Handbook SEBD0345
Electronic Media
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Training Systems
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