How much oil does a CAT 3176 hold?
The engine has a 4.92-inch (125 mm) bore, a 5.5-inch (140 mm) stroke, a compression ratio of 16.1 and a displacement of 629 cubic inches. The engine also has a 12 gallon (45 liter) cooling system and a 7.5 gallon (28 liter) lube oil system.
What is ether starting aid?
Engine Starting Fluid, commonly known as ether, has been widely accepted as a practical aid in starting diesel engines. The use of high pressure Ether Systems is considered almost mandatory for successfully starting cold soaked diesel engines at -50°F (-46°C). The cetane rating of the diesel fuel.
Is it safe to use ether?
With one exception starting fluids, including ether, should never be used in a diesel engine as there is an extremely high risk of detonation and the ensuing damage. If a diesel engine is hard to start in cold weather or requires ether to start, there is an obvious problem.
What kind of engine does a Caterpillar 3176 have?
The 3176, named for its displacement (1.7 liters per cylinder) and the number of cylinders (6), is a four-stroke-cycle, in-line engine with electronically controlled unit injection, turbocharging and Air-to-Air AfterCooIing.
What’s the difference between a 3176 and a 3170?
We call them 3170 sucks..instead of 3176’s some years had a bad design with some kind of aluminum plate between the head and block that caused problems. Click to expand… The C15 has the spacer plate, but it isn’t aluminum.
Are there any problems with the 3176 cat?
The 3176 was not used very long in our area, they have a lot of aluminum in them and are very sensitive to bad coolant, a water filter is a must, the water pump leaked into the crank case. I did quite a few cams in them for the number of engines. Head gaskets were a slight problem, injector hold down bolts, stretching and coming loose.
What’s the optimal heat range for an engine?
Every engine has an optimal heat range to run efficiently, in general 190°F to 210°F. On most carbureted engines, a common thermostat used is a 180°F. You can check the function of your thermostat a number of ways.