Technical Analysis 1 (TA1) Visual Inspection for Marine Engine {0372, 1000, 7000, 753S, 7565} Caterpillar

Technical Analysis 1 (TA1) Visual Inspection for Marine Engine {0372, 1000, 7000, 753S, 7565}

Usage:

3208 01Z

Marine Engine: ALL

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 intervene before problems occur.

Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA1 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.

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Table 1
Vessel Name:	Power/RPM:	Engine Room Temperature:
Model:	IMO #: (if available)	Date:
Engine S/N:	Inspector:	SMU:
Arrangement #:	Work Order #	Unit Location:
Note: Review Engine & S.O.S. History and check for Active Service Letters prior to inspection.
Status of the Machine⁽¹⁾
The status recommendation of your Marine Engine is:

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, D = Down Generator, M = Monitor/Needs Attention

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Visual Inspection

1.0 Prepare Marine Engine for Inspection

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Table 2
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
1.1		Prepare the Marine Engine for the inspection
1.2		Download fault codes - ECM data
		Logged fault codes - ECM data
		Active fault codes - ECM data
1.3		Observe engine exhaust colors
1.4		Listen for unusual noises (engine & driven equipment)

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

2.0 Basic Engine - Inspection

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Table 3
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
2.1		Check engine oil level
2.2		Engine oil pan
2.3		Crankcase breathers and piping
2.4		Engine mounts
2.5		Flywheel housing
2.6		Front housing and covers
2.7		Cylinder heads
2.8		Rocker boxes and valve covers
2.9		Injectors
2.10		Pulleys, belt, and clutch
2.11		Inspect gauge panel
2.12		Inspect engine wiring

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

3.0 Cooling System - Inspection

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Table 4
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
3.1		Check coolant level
3.2		Radiator cap / HE cap
3.3		Pressure relief valve
3.4		Radiator cores
3.5		Water pump
3.6		Water hoses
3.7		Belt guards
3.8		Belt tensioner
3.9		Fan drive
3.10		Fan belt
3.11		Screen guard
3.12		Sea water strainer

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

4.0 Air Inlet and Exhaust System Inspection

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Table 5
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
4.1		Air cleaner elements and housings
4.2		Air restriction indicator
4.3		Air and exhaust lines
4.4		Exhaust manifolds and studs
4.5		Muffler and exhaust stack
4.6		Turbochargers
4.7		Aftercooler cores
4.8		Aftercooler housings

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

5.0 Fuel System Inspection

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Table 6
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
5.1		Fuel supply/return lines
5.2		Fuel priming pump
5.3		Fuel injection lines and retainers
5.4		Water separator

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

6.0 Site Conditions

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Table 7
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
6.1		Ambient Temperature
		NORMAL: −18 to 32°C (0 to 90°F)
		MONITOR: 32 to 46°C (90 to 115°F) or −18° to -29°C (0 to -20°F)
		ACTION: Above 46° C (115° F) or Below −29° C (−20° F)
6.2		Altitude
		NORMAL: 0 to 1524 m (0 to 5000 ft)
		MONITOR: 1524 to 3048 m (5000 to 10000 ft)
		ACTION: Above 3048 m (10000 ft)
6.3		Humidity
		NORMAL: Below 25%
		MONITOR: 25 to 60%
		ACTION: Above 60%
6.4		Air Quality
		NORMAL: No Dust
		MONITOR: Light Dust
		ACTION: Heavy Dust
6.5		Equipment Utilization
		NORMAL: 0 to 10 Hours
		ACTION: Above 10 hours
6.6		Equipment Role
		NORMAL: Utility
		MONITOR: Support
		ACTION: Production
6.7		Maintenance Practices
		NORMAL: Excellent
		MONITOR: Good
		ACTION: Poor
6.8		Primary Industries

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

Performance Inspection

Engine Performance Checks

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Table 8
Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Engine Oil Pressure - Record
	Engine Fuel Pressure - Record
	Engine Room Temperature - Record
	Engine Air Inlet Temperature - Record
	Marine Gear Oil Pressure - Record (if equipped)
	Marine Gear Oil Temperature - Record (if equipped)
	Sea Water Inlet Temperature - Record
	Sea Water Outlet Temperature - Record
	Jacket Water Outlet Temperature- Record
	Jacket Water Outlet Pressure - Record
	Jacket Water Inlet Pressure - Record
	Aftercooler Outlet Temperature- Record
	Aftercooler Outlet Pressure - Record
	Aftercooler Inlet Pressure- Record
	Auxiliary Water Pump Outlet Pressure - Record (if equipped)
	Auxiliary Water Pump Inlet Pressure - Record (if equipped)
	Exhaust Temperature - Record (Measure at Each Cylinder)
	Cylinder #1
	Cylinder #2
	Cylinder #3
	Cylinder #4
	Cylinder #5
	Cylinder #6
	Cylinder #7
	Cylinder #8
	Cylinder #9
	Cylinder #10
	Cylinder #11
	Cylinder #12
	Cylinder #13
	Cylinder #14
	Cylinder #15
	Cylinder #16
	Cylinder #17
	Cylinder #18
	Cylinder #19
	Cylinder #20