Engine Storage; Engine Start-Up After Storage
Usage:
All Caterpillar Engines
When an engine is not used for a long period of time, oil can run off the cylinder walls, piston rings, main bearings, connecting rod bearings, crankshaft, gears and other parts that normally get lubrication. This loss of lubrication permits corrosion to start on the metal surfaces, especially in areas of high humidity (water in the air). When the engine is started again, before these surfaces get oil, there will be metal to metal contact which will cause wear.
Special Instruction, SEHS7392, gives procedures and recommendations that will keep the possibility of damage at a minimum when an engine is started after storage.
Caterpillar Information System:
1982/02/24 New Fuel Nozzle Adapter Assembly Used
1982/02/24 New Camshaft Has Improved Profile (Shape) Of Exhaust Cams
1982/02/24 New Engine Testing And Adjusting Tools Give More Accuracy And Longer Service Life
1982/02/24 List Of Service Publications
1982/02/24 "SIRS User Instructions" Available
1982/02/10 New Flywheel Assemblies Used
1982/02/10 Gasket Kits
1982/02/10 New Crankshaft Seal Group Has Assembled Rear Seal And Wear Sleeve
1982/02/10 Bent Lever For Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid Can Cause Low Engine Performance
1982/02/10 New Parts Used In Hydramechanical Shut Off; Prefill Oil Pump
1982/02/10 New Piston Pin Retainer Used
1982/02/10 New Washers Permit Locks To Hold Better
1982/02/24 New Main Bearings And Connecting Rod Bearings Have Thicker Layer Of Surface Material
1982/02/24 New Poppet Valve Will Decrease Chatter
1982/02/24 New Inlet And Exhaust Valves And Exhaust Inserts Available
1982/02/24 New Idler Shaft Used In Fuel Transfer Pumps
1982/02/24 Use 6V6035 Hardness Tester On Crankshafts
1982/02/24 Use The Correct Governor For Parallel Applications
1982/03/17 New Diaphragm Used In Fuel Ratio Control
1982/03/17 New Adapters And O-Ring Seals Used In Aftercooler Group
1982/03/17 Correct Lubrication Procedure Will Prevent Damage To Fan Drive
1982/03/17 New Gasket Used In Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
1982/03/17 Improved Bearing Used In Rear Power Takeoff Groups
1982/03/17 Heavy Duty Air Cleaner Available, With Precleaner And Automatic Dust Ejector