Are there any problems with the Caterpillar CAT engine?
Are there any problems with the Caterpillar CAT engine?
CAT engines, especially, Caterpillar marine engines are prone to faulty aftercoolers and are prone to corrosion in humid or wet conditions. The most simple fix for air flow issues is to check the life of the intercooler hoses as well as the bearings on the turbocharger.
What was the cause of the caterpillar turbocharger failure?
A turbocharger from a 550 hp Caterpillar engine model 3406E has obviously experienced a compressor wheel failure. The turbine shaft on this turbo actually broke due to the nature of the compressor wheel failure probably happening at very high speed and the imbalance caused a catastrophic failure.
What causes air pressure drop in cat 3306 engine?
Aftercoolers, or more commonly known as Intercoolers, often fail between the turbo hose and the unit or between the intercooler and the engine downstream . A hose that becomes loose around the couplings or has a hole in it will cause a drop in pressure of the compressed air.
What kind of parts are in a cat Turbo?
High quality components – including a high-efficiency, broad-range air flow compressor, high-response turbine; custom-selected compressors and turbines for optimal air flow efficiency, pressure ratio, and transient performance; engine oil-lubricated hydrodynamic bearings; and high temperature turbine housing and wheel alloys.
What kind of engine does a Stryker truck use?
For its powerpack the Stryker uses a Caterpillar diesel engine common in U.S. Army medium-lift trucks, eliminating additional training for maintenance crews and allowing the use of common parts.
How many horsepower does a Caterpillar C7 Stryker have?
ICV Stryker Engine Caterpillar C7 350 hp (260 kW) Power/weight ICV: 19.3 hp/sh ton (15.8 kW/tonne) Suspension 8×8 wheeled Operational range 310 mi (500 km)
CAT engines, especially, Caterpillar marine engines are prone to faulty aftercoolers and are prone to corrosion in humid or wet conditions. The most simple fix for air flow issues is to check the life of the intercooler hoses as well as the bearings on the turbocharger.
How did the Stryker Combat Vehicle get its name?
The vehicle was named in honor of two Medal of Honor recipients: Pfc. Stuart S. Stryker, who served in World War II, and Spc. Robert F. Stryker, who served in Vietnam. The Stryker will be a primary weapons platform for the IBCTs. It will assist the IBCT in covering the near-term capabilities gap between our Legacy Force heavy and light units.
