Bulletin No. 7.

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File Under Generator Sets
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FLUID ANALYSIS GUIDE

Machine Profiles
3512 Generator Sets

Description
These are 3512 Diesel Engines with SR4B
Generators in package gen sets.
Serial No. Range
3512: 6WW
3512B: 6GW
Lubrication Recommendations
For complete information concerning lubrication
recommendations, refer to Caterpillar Machine
Lubricant Recommendations. Form SEBU6250.
Oil Sampling Procedures
These machines were not initially equipped with oil
sampling valves. If sampling valves are desired,
please refer to Special Instruction SEHS9043.
Filter Inspection
Recommend that filters be saved for inspection.
Plastic bags are convenient for retaining the filters
until they can be cut open for inspection. The
4C5084 Filter Cutting Tool is available for this
purpose. Be alert for visible pieces of synthetic
friction material or metal which may indicate a
problem.
CONFIDENTIAL
This document contains unpublished confidential
proprietary, and trade secret information of Caterpillar Inc.,
and is intended for distribution only to parties specifically
authorized by Caterpillar. Unauthorized copying, distri-
bution, or use is specifically prohibited.
© 1997 CATERPILLAR INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
NOTICE
Specific information supplied by this document
concerning the machine/compartment and wear limits
contained in this document are intended to be used
only as general guidelines for interpretation.
Model-specific information supplied by this document
is subject to change and may vary on a machine-by-
machine basis. Most often, changes to major
components changes are delineated by specific serial
number breaks and/or prefix changes. Equipment
changes and updates are frequent; therefore, you
may need to consult current Operations and
Maintenance Manuals, Parts Manuals, Service
Manuals or other reference materials for details for a
specific serial number machine.
Wear tables, provided elsewhere by Caterpillar, were
developed for average conditions and are intended to
reflect expected values at normal oil change periods.
They may be too high or too low for some specific
machine applications. Interpretations should be
based on the trend of wear values in each
compartment whenever possible.
Blank wear tables are provided for entry of either
Caterpillar or dealer established guidelines. Note that
Sodium and Molybdenum are not included in these
blank wear tables because these elements are often
present in oil additives and, therefore, must be
trended for meaningful analysis.

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 ENGINE Iron
Crankshaft
Serial No. Range: 3512: 6WW and 3512B: 6GW Camshaft
Engine Model: 3512 TA Valves
Horsepower Rating: 1155 to 2168 BHP Valve seats, guides, liners and cylinder walls
Timing gears
Oil Change Interval: 250 Hrs.
Oil pump
Filter Change Interval: 250 Hrs. Air compressor
Recomended Oil Sampling Interval: 250 Hrs
Chromium
Recommended Level I Coolant Analysis
Piston rings
Sampling: 250 Hrs
Sump Capacity (with filters): Lead
318 Liters (84 Gal.) Main and rod bearings
Engine Oil Cooler: Water Camshaft bearings
Cooling System: Varies with installation Tin
Oil Transfer Possibilities: None Main and rod bearings
Camshaft bearings
Notes:
Water pump bearings
1. Recommend Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil (DEO).
2. Fuel injectors are under valve cover. Leakage Aluminum
could show as fuel dilution in the oil sample. Main and rod bearings
Timing gear bushings
WEAR ELEMENT SOURCES Timing gear cover
Crankshaft thrust bearing
Copper Pistons
Governor drive Rocker arms
Front and rear idler gear thrust bearings Dirt entry (clay soils)
Oil cooler core tubes Anti-seize compounds (no failure)
Wrist pin bushings Molybdenum
Timing gear thrust washers
Top piston rings
Oil pump drive thrust washer
Governor bushings Silicon
Service meter drive gear Dirt entry
Fuel transfer pump bushings Silicon grease (no failure)
Turbocharger bearings Silicon additives (no failure)
Camshaft lifter roller pins
Air compressor bearings Sodium
Oil additives (no failure) Water or coolant entry
Anti-seize compounds (no failure) Oil additives (no failure)
Condensation

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