Caterpillar Marine Engine Maintenance Schedule

Caterpillar Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance Schedule. your CatC18 Marine Engine – And Your Vessel – Will Run at Peak Performance with Regular Planned Maintenance. Santa Barbara Marine Diesel Mechanic, services all makes and models of Caterpillar Marine Diesel Engines. Servicing Channel Islands Harbor, Ventura Harbor & Santa Barbara Harbor. CATERPILLAR BOAT MECHANIC.

To keep your vessel moving on the water, start by maintaining your engine. Basic maintenance on your engine can reduce downtime and minimize overall owning and operating costs. Below are a few do-it-yourself tips to routinely perform before you head out for the waves.

Caterpillar Marine Main Engine Performance, long-term durability, high fuel efficiency, simplified maintenance, and long overhaul intervals, Cat® Marine Engines deliver maximum productivity with minimal outlay. We will be using a Caterpillar Marine Diesel Engine C8.7 For reference purposes. note: most Caterpillar Marine Diesel Engines have the same periodic maintenance schedule.

Caterpillar Marine Diesel Maintenance Schedule:

Daily:

Cooling System Coolant Level – Check.
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator – Check
Engine Oil Level – Check.
Fuel System Water Separator – Drain.
Marine Transmission Oil Level – Check.

250 Service hours or Yearly:

Zinc Anodes – Inspect/Replace.
Engine Valve Lash – Inspect/Adjust.
Fuel Injection Timing – Check.
Seawater pump impeller – Replace.
Seawater Pump Seals – Inspect
Seawater System – Flush with Descaling solution.
Battery Electrolyte Level – Check.
Belts – Inspect/Replace.
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) – Test/Add.
Engine Air Cleaner Element – Clean/Replace
Engine Crankcase Breather – Clean
Engine Oil Sample – Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter – Change
Fuel Inlet Screen – Clean
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator Element – Replace.
Fuel System Secondary Filter – Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment – Drain
Hoses and Clamps – Inspect/Replace
Seawater Strainer – Clean/Inspect
Water Pump – Inspect.
Reverse Gear Strainer – Clean.

1000 Service hours or 2Years:

Aftercooler Core – Clean/Test.
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) – Change.
Engine Protective Devices – Check.
Magnetic Pickups – Clean/Inspect.
Turbocharger – Inspect.

2000 Service Hours or 4 Years:

Engine Mounts – Inspect.
Engine Valve Lash – Inspect/Adjust.
Fuel Injection Timing – Check.
Governor Oil Supply Screen – Clean/Replace.
Heat Exchanger – Inspect / Remove/ Descale.