TA2 Inspection for C18 Marine Auxiliary Engines{1000} Caterpillar


TA2 Inspection for C18 Marine Auxiliary Engines{1000}

Usage:

C18 DTP
Engine:
C18 (S/N: TNA1-UP; GTB1-UP; GEX1-UP)
Marine Engine:
C18 MARINE (S/N: JHL1-UP; DTP1-UP)

Introduction

Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. They are easy to do and surprisingly effective at helping you spot equipment health issues. Proactive monitoring and analysis of equipment information will allow Dealers to effectively intervene before problems occur.

Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA2 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.

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Engine Systems

Cooling System

Table 1
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) (2)     -            
    Freezing Point of Engine Coolant     -            
    Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant     -            
    Belt Tension     -         Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual    
    Difference between the Upper and Lower Radiator Tank Temperatures     7 ± 5°C (12 ± 9°F)            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Test for the pressure that is listed on the cap.

Fuel System

Table 2
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Fuel Pressure    
620 ± 210 kPa (90 ± 30 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Lubrication System

Table 3
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle    
103 to 600 kPa (15 to 87 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Basic Engine

Table 4
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Engine Speed at High Idle     1800 ± 10 rpm            
    Engine Speed at Low Idle     600 ± 10 rpm            
    Cylinder Cutout Test     -         Caterpillar Electronic Technician    
    Engine Crankcase Blowby Pressure     -            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Air Inlet and Exhaust System

Table 5
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Cylinder # 1 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 2 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 3 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 4 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 5 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 6 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port.

Electrical System

Table 6
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Inspect Battery Cables     Cables between the battery, the starter, and the engine ground must be the correct size. Wires and cables must be free of corrosion. Wires and cables must have cable support clamps in order to prevent stress on battery connections (terminals).            
    Battery Test (2)     12.4 VDC or more            
    Charging System Test (3)     18 VDC to 32 VDC            
    Electric Starting System Test (4)     12 to 16 V at
−23° C (−10° F) to
−7° C (19° F)    
       
14 to 18 V at
−7° C (19° F) to
10° C (50° F)
16 to 24 V at
10° C (50° F) to
27° C (80° F)
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure".
( 3 ) Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0354, "Charging System Troubleshooting".
( 4 ) Refer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR9808, "Electric Starting System - Test".

S.O.S

Table 7
Status (1)     Description     Obtain     Comments    
    Engine Oil Sample            
    Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)            
    Hydraulic Oil Sample            
    Transmission Oil Sample            
    Right Final Drive Oil Sample            
    Left Final Drive Oil Sample            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

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