TA2 Technical Inspection for 3516B Dynamic Gas Blending Genset Engines{1000}
- Engine:
- 3516B (S/N: DGP1-UP)
Introduction
Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. The inspections 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 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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Electrical System
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
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| 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 | 12.4 VDC or more | Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure". | ||
| Charging System Test | 18 VDC to 32 VDC | Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0354, "Charging System Troubleshooting" | ||
| Electric Starting System Test | 12 to 16 V at −23° C (−10° F) to −7° C (19° F) |
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| 14 to 18 V at −7° C (19° F) to 10° C (50° F) |
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| 16 to 24 V at 10° C (50° F) to 27° C (80° F) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Engine
Cooling System
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
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| Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) (2) | - | |||
| Freezing Point of Engine Coolant | - | |||
| Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant | - | |||
| Belt Tension | - | Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual. | ||
| Jacket Water Pump Inlet Temperature | 86 to 92° C (186 to 197° F) |
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| Differential Temperature Between the Jacket Water Inlet and the Jacket Water Outlet. | −16 to −6° C (3 to 21° F) |
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| Water Temperature to SCAC | 27 to 33° C (80 to 91° F) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
| ( 2 ) | Test for the pressure that is listed on the cap. |
Fuel System
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
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| Diesel Fuel Pressure | 255 to 517 kPa (37 to 75 psi) |
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| Gas Fuel Pressure (2) | 10.3 to 24.1 kPa (1.5 to 3.5 psig) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
| ( 2 ) | Regulated gas pressure measured by the sensor on the engine. |
Lubrication System
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
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| Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle | 241 to 600 kPa (35 to 87 psi) |
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| Engine Oil Pressure | 290 to 600 kPa (42 to 87 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Basic Engine
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
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| Engine Speed at Low Idle | 900 ± 10 | |||
| Engine Speed at High Idle | 1515 ± 30 | |||
| Cylinder Cutout Test | - | Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
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| Boost Pressure | 158 to 214 CM_HSG (62.2 to 84.1 IN_HSG) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
S·O·S
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU9096, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on performing S·0·S samples.
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| Status (1) | Description | Obtain | Comments | |
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| Engine Oil Sample | ||||
| Engine Coolant Sample (Level II) | ||||
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
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