Engine

Lubrication system
 Engine Families
G-300 Series
G-3300 Series
G-3400 Series
G-3500 Series
G-3600 Series
 Caterpillar Nomenclature
N.A
Naturally Aspirated (No Turbochargers)
T.A.W (commonly referred as TA )
Turbocharged After cooled by Water
Setup with Low Compression Pistons
T.A.A
Turbocharged After cooled by Air
L.E
Lean emissions
ULB
Ultra lean burn

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 Lubrication
Lubrication System.
 The engine lubrication oil is circulated by a gear driven pump.

 The oil is cooled and filtered.

 A bypass valve provides unrestricted flow of lubrication oil to the engine parts
if the oil filter elements become plugged.

 The engine also has a turbocharger oil accumulator. This accumulator

provides oil to the turbocharger during hot shutdowns and start-up.

 The rate of oil consumption is called Brake Specific Oil Consumption (BSOC)

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 G3500 EIS Left View

Manifold Ignition
Air Press. Transform
Sensor er (Coil)

Speed/Timin
g Sensor

Accumulator

Wiring Harness for Electronic

Detonation
Ignition (Internal) Ignition
Sensor
System
G3304 and G3306 specifications
G3412 and G3516 specifications
G3412 and G3516 specifications
 Lubrication system

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G3304 Lube flow
 Lubrication
Engine oil check
 The most accurate check of the engine oil level is
obtained when the engine is stopped.
 Engine damage can occur if the crankcase is filled
above the “FULL” mark on the oil level gauge (dipstick)
 An overfill crankcase can cause the crankshaft to dip
into the oil.
 This will reduce the power that is developed and also
force air bubbles into the oil.
 These bubbles (foam) can cause the following
problems:
1. Reduction of oil pressure
2. Reduction of the oil’s ability to lubricate
3. Inadequate cooling
4. Oil blowing out of the crankcase breathers
5. Excessive oil consumption- this can cause deposits to
form on the pistons and in the combustion chamber.
Deposits in the combustion chamber will lead to the
following problems:
1. Guttering of valves
2. Packing of carbon under the piston rings
3. Wear of the cylinder liner