PLATE AS 3142516 - Caterpillar

Table 1
3500B Engine Specifications
Item 3508B Engine 3512B Engine 3516B Engine
Rated Speed (rpm) 1500 to 1800
Idle Speed (rpm) 650
Cylinders and arrangement 60 degree V-8 60 degree V-12 60 degree V-16
Bore 170 mm (6.7 inch)
Stroke 190 mm (7.5 inch)
Type 4 stroke cycle
Compression ratio 14:1
Aspiration Turbocharged
Method of cooling the turbocharged air Separate circuit aftercooling
Displacement per cylinder 4.3 L (263 cu in)
Total displacement 34.5 L (2105 cu in) 51.8 L (3158 cu in) 69.1 L (4210 cu in)
Rotation (flywheel end) Counterclockwise rotation is standard.
Fuel See this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Recommendations" (Maintenance Section).
Method of fuel injection Electronic unit injectors
Method of starting Air starting motor or Electric starting motor
Designed back pressure in the exhaust system 2.5 kPa (10 inches of H2O)
Maximum allowable back pressure 5.0 kPa (20 inches of H2O)
Maximum inlet air Restriction 6.2 kPa (25 inches of H2O)
Air cleaners Single element or Dual element
Illustration 1 g00308097
3508B Engine
(A) Inlet valve
(B) Exhaust valve
(C) Flywheel
Illustration 2 g00308167
3512B Engine
(A) Inlet valve
(B) Exhaust valve
(C) Flywheel
Illustration 3 g00308357
3516B Engine
(A) Inlet valve
(B) Exhaust valve
(C) Flywheel