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The normal engine operating temperature, for a 3306 Caterpillar diesel engine, is 180 degrees. The engine should not be operated at temperatures above 200 degrees.
30 ftlbs + 90 degrees cat 3306 torque now tell me the center to center distance lol
The valve lash on your 3306 Caterpillar diesel engine, can be set by adjusting the adjustment screw. The adjustment screw should not be set to tight.
There is a metal caterpillar tag on the top of the engine. It is probably covered in grease and oil so take some cleaner with you.
on the head block
You can replace the thermostat on a C 15 Caterpillar diesel engine by removing the water hose. Next, remove the thermostat housing bolts. Reverse the process to install the new thermostat.
there are 4 sensors. 2 pre cat sensors and 2 post cat sensors. the pre cat sensors (both) are located in the overhead engine compartment towards the passenger side. the post cat converter's are located underneath and to the mid section of the engine and a pain to get to. hope this helps.
Drain the coolant, remove the alternator and the etc. sensor hose from the reservoir. Remove the housing and replace the thermostat.
The MAP/Boost Sensor of a Cat C7 engine is located on the driver's side of the engine near the back side. It is next to the valve cover in the intake manifold.
It is located on the exhaust pipe after the catalytic converter. Depending on which engine you have, there can be several O2 sensors. The one after the cat only monitors the performance of the cat. The ones before the cat effect the performance of the engine.
The solenoid on a Caterpillar C15 diesel engine can be found on top of the alternator. The solenoid is held on by four screws.