GENERAL AR 2741893 - Caterpillar

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(1) Crankshaft
(2) Main bearing
(3) Thrust plateCrankshaft (1) changes the combustion forces in the cylinder into usable rotating torque which powers the driven equipment.Pressurized engine oil is supplied to all main bearings (2) through drilled passages in the webs of the cylinder block. The engine oil then flows through drilled passages in the crankshaft to provide lubrication to the connecting rod bearings. The G3516 has nine main bearings. Two thrust plates (3) on the sides of the center main bearing control the end play of the crankshaft.The crankshaft drives a group of gears on the front and the rear of the engine. The front gear group drives the engine oil pump, the jacket water pump, and the accessory drives. The rear gear group drives the camshafts.
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Cross sections of the crankshaft seals and wear sleeves
Seals and wear sleeves are used at both ends of the crankshaft. Engine oil is sealed by the lip seals and the wear sleeves help prevent wear on the crankshaft. The seals and wear sleeves are units that provide easy replacement and reduction of maintenance cost.
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Typical example of a side view of the vibration damper
The vibration damper is bolted to the front of the crankshaft to reduce torsional vibrations (twist) that can damage the engine.