RETAINER-BALL 2426913 - Caterpillar

The maintenance intervals that are listed in this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" are expressed in service hours. A more accurate figure to use is fuel consumption. Fuel consumption corresponds more accurately to the engine load.Note: For engines used in 6060 Mining Shovels, Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, EM024061, "Hydraulic Mining Shovels 6060, 6060 FS, Cat 3512C" for overhaul interval information. The information below applies to other application using MLM prefix engines only.Table 1 lists average ranges of fuel consumption and service hours for a load factor of approximately 60 percent. Use the range of fuel consumption and service hours only as a guideline.
Table 1
Major Overhaul Intervals for 3512C Petroleum Package
Service Hours Fuel Consumption
18,000 3,000,000 L (792,510 US gal) The need for a major overhaul is determined by several factors.
An increase of oil consumption
An increase of crankcase blowby
The total amount of fuel consumption
The service hours of the engine
The wear metal analysis of the lube oil
An increase in the levels of noise and vibrationAn increase of wear metals in the lube oil indicates that the bearings and the surfaces that wear may need to be serviced. An increase in the levels of noise and vibration indicates that rotating parts require service.Note: It is possible for oil analysis to indicate a decrease of wear metals in the lube oil. The cylinder liners may be worn so that polishing of the bore occurs. Also, the increased use of lube oil will dilute the wear metals.Monitor the engine as the engine accumulates service hours. Consult your Caterpillar dealer about scheduling a major overhaul.Note: The driven equipment may also require service when the engine is overhauled. Refer to the literature that is provided by the OEM of the driven equipment.A major overhaul includes all of the work that is done for the top end overhaul and the general inspection. A major overhaul includes additional parts and labor. Additional parts and labor are required in order to completely rebuild the engine.For the major overhaul, all of the bearings, seals, gaskets, and components that wear are disassembled. The parts are cleaned and inspected. If necessary, the parts are replaced. The crankshaft is measured for wear. The crankshaft may require regrinding. Alternatively, the crankshaft may be replaced with a Caterpillar replacement part.Your Caterpillar dealer can provide these services and components. Your Caterpillar dealer can ensure that the components are operating within the appropriate specifications.If you elect to perform an overhaul without the services of a Caterpillar dealer, be aware of the following recommendations.Replacement of Components
Replace the following components during the major overhaul.
Connecting rod bearings
Crankshaft seals
Crankshaft vibration damper
Electronic fuel injectors
Engine wiring harness
Main bearings
Piston ringsInspection, Reconditioning or Exchanging of Components
Inspect the following components according to the instructions that are in Caterpillar reusability publications. Refer to Guidelines for Reusable Parts and Salvage Operations, SEBF8029, "Index of Publications on Reusability or Salvage of Used Parts".Recondition the worn components or exchange the components, if necessary. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide these services and components.
Camshaft followers
Connecting rods
Cylinder head