How to check engine cooling on Cat 3126B engine?
How to check engine cooling on Cat 3126B engine?
Most of the dirt and debris will be on the front of the CAC. You can check with (best after dark) with a strong flashlight from the bedroom. Look inside the fan shroud/between fan blades. Verify that the perimeter, particularly the lower perimeter is as clean as the center (the fan blades sling the dirt to the perimeter.
How many fan blades does a cat 3126B use?
I read earlier where alot of the MH’s with CAT 3126 B engines and 300 hp were using 9 blade fan blades. I checked the air flow thru the CAC and radiator at the back of the MH with a paper towel and the air did blow the paper towel out away from the radiator but not with any abundance of pressure.
What are the specifications for Caterpillar engine coolant?
NOTE: The Caterpillar EC-1 Specification is an industry standard developed by Caterpillar. The EC-1 specification defines all of the performance requirements that an engine coolant must meet in order to be sold as an extended life coolant for Caterpillar engines.
Where does the coolant go after blowing the head gasket?
Coolant either leaks past the head gasket out of the engine or past the head gasket into the cylinder and combustion chamber. If you have an external leak you will notice coolant leaking from in between your engine block and the head. This usually will happen just below the exhaust manifold or the intake manifold.
Why is my cat 3126B engine not cooling?
Assume that when you installed the thermostats that you either bled the air from the thermostat housing or as is common on many chassis that there is a bleed line from housing to overflow reservoir. An air pocket can cause the thermostats to not open properly. Also, you did not mention cleaning the CAC (charge air cooler) and radiator every year.
I read earlier where alot of the MH’s with CAT 3126 B engines and 300 hp were using 9 blade fan blades. I checked the air flow thru the CAC and radiator at the back of the MH with a paper towel and the air did blow the paper towel out away from the radiator but not with any abundance of pressure.
What kind of engine does a cat 3126B have?
2000 Cat 3126B engine, Magnum chassis, Allison 6 speed trans, coach was made by Harney, now has 38,000 miles. Thanks for any help….. Welcome to the FMCA Forum.
NOTE: The Caterpillar EC-1 Specification is an industry standard developed by Caterpillar. The EC-1 specification defines all of the performance requirements that an engine coolant must meet in order to be sold as an extended life coolant for Caterpillar engines.
