3508B, 3512B and 3516B Generator Set Engines Engine Oil Pan - Install Caterpillar

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the sealing surfaces of the engine oil pan and the cylinder block.

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2. Apply Tooling (A) to oil pan gasket (4) . Install the oil pan gasket on the engine oil pan. Install Tooling (C) in the engine oil pan.

3. Apply Tooling (B) to the bore of flange (7) . Install seal (8) inside flange (7) . Position the flange and install bolts (6) . Install O-ring seal (5) on the flange.

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Improper lift rigging can allow unit to tumble causing injury and damage.

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4. Attach a suitable lifting device to the engine lifting eyes.
   • The weight of the 3508B Engine is approximately 4445 kg (9800 lb). The weight of the oil pan is approximately 240 kg (530 lb).

   • The weight of the 3512B Engine is approximately 5900 kg (13,000 lb). The weight of the oil pan is approximately 295 kg (650 lb).

   • The weight of the 3516B Engine is approximately 7711 kg (17,000 lb). The weight of the oil pan is approximately 409 kg (900 lb).

5. Lift the engine. Place the engine onto the engine oil pan.

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6. Install bolts (3) . Remove Tooling (C) from engine oil pan (2) and install the remaining bolts (3) .

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7. Install bolts (1) that hold the connector for the oil pump to engine oil pan (2) .

8. Fill the engine oil pan to the correct level that is indicated on the engine oil level gauge. For the proper procedure and engine oil to use, see the Operation and Maintenance Manual.