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When did Caterpillar start using tamerx diesel injectors?

When did Caterpillar start using tamerx diesel injectors?

TamerX offers a complete selection of premium quality factory-remanufactured diesel injectors for the Caterpillar C7 and C9 engine. Caterpillar began selling the C7 and C9 in 2003 and this production reached the 2009 model.

How many Caterpillar C7 and C9 injectors are there?

There are approximately 65 different Caterpillar OEM part numbers for the C7 and C9 injector. These part numbers are related to the 7 remanufacturing numbers of primary Caterpillar 10R4761,10R4762,10R4763,10R7221,10R7222,10R7223,10R7224.

When did the Caterpillar C7 diesel engine come out?

Caterpillar began selling the C7 and C9 in 2003 and this production reached the 2009 model. Caterpillar designed the C7 and C9 to meet the new EPA requirements. The C7 and C9 diesel engine was a perfect solution for many medium-duty truck and bus manufacturers. The engine was an option available at Ford, Freightliner and many other manufacturers.

Where does the oil go in a caterpillar injector?

Caterpillar used high pressure oil to squeeze fuel out of the injector nozzle. The injector has two compartments in the lower portion of the injectors body. One for high pressure oil to enter the injector and the other is to store incoming fuel which is provided by a pump at 80 psi.

What was the cat C7 diesel engine good for?

The electronic configuration was also more robust to offer better fuel management and electronic sensors into the engine. The CAT C7 was really the first heavy duty diesel engine to offer a greatly expanded ECM or electronic computer module.

What are the fuel pressures on a cat C7 ACERT?

The fuel change dictated that the fuel system of the CAT C7 ACERT needed to change to a common-rail injection system. The new common-rail injectors took injection pressures to 25,000-27,500 psi. The fuel transfer pump supplies the fuel to the fuel rail at 280 psi.

What are the connecting rods on a Caterpillar C7 ACERT?

The connecting rods in the Caterpillar C7 ACERT are not forged, liked the CAT 3126, but consist of powdered metal with a fractured cap design. There are also various sizes and configuration of the connecting rods depending on the piston used in the engine.

Where can I buy cat fuel injectors online?

View local pricing and inventory as well as place orders online. Cat® injectors utilize specialized product metallurgy and proprietary manufacturing processes to deliver products capable of meeting the peak performance customers expect. In addition to new injectors, Reman exchange options are available for all engine models.

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