What kind of engine is a cat 3196?
Cat 3196B Engine Specs. The 3196 is an engine produced by Caterpillar. The diesel engine can be used in a variety of vehicles, but the 3196B is primarily used as a boat engine. The engine was first produced and released by Caterpillar in 1999. The engine meets the International Maritime Organization diesel engine emissions requirements.
Where are the injectors on a cat 3116 engine?
For timing the injectors you need a dial indicator # 1U-8869, contact point # 9U-7274, timing gauge block # 9U-7269 and a magnetic base # 123-4940. The first position the engine has to be set on is # 1 Compression. Since # 6 cylinder is on the same throw on the crankshaft it will be on Top Dead Center along with # 1.
When did Caterpillar start using the cat 3116 engine?
Our fleet starting getting Cat 3116 diesel engines in the mid 1990s and we ended up with 13 in total. Caterpillar delivered a lot of these diesel engines during the late eighties and mid nineties.
Where do you set the compression on a cat 3116 engine?
The first position the engine has to be set on is # 1 Compression. Since # 6 cylinder is on the same throw on the crankshaft it will be on Top Dead Center along with # 1. All you need to do is rotate the engine over using a socket on the vibration dampner bolt while watching the exhaust valve on # 6 cylinder.
How long does it take to change the oil in a cat 3196b?
The oil change interval is approximately 250 hours. The engine rotation from the flywheel end runs in a counterclockwise direction. The aspiration system uses a turbocharged-aftercooled design while the engine governor is electronic.
Is there a PDF manual for a Caterpillar engine?
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