3516 CAT engine crankshaft journal
3516 CAT engine crankshaft journal
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This is the center main bearing journal of a CAT 3516 engine crankshaft and as you can see there are these colour stripes but by inspection with hand i can't feel any bitting or roughness.
This journal doesn't have oil hole
Anybody have seen this before?
What is the cause of it?
Is it normal, abnormal or critical condition?
This journal doesn't have oil hole
Anybody have seen this before?
What is the cause of it?
Is it normal, abnormal or critical condition?
RE: 3516 CAT engine crankshaft journal
Because this journal doesn't have an oil hole the pitting on the bearing seems abnormal. Some cavitation erosion is typical on most of the mains but not usually the center main. Closer inspection of both the crank and bore side of the bearing are needed. look for small blackened areas or pits on the shell side of the bearing.
Need more details on the engine and its driven equipment to make a better answer.
What is the engine application?
How many hours?
You may have get some better answers at the CAT forum, https://forums.cat.com/s/
RE: 3516 CAT engine crankshaft journal
RE: 3516 CAT engine crankshaft journal