PM assignment service intervals and fluid samples

Cat 3406 marine engine

Every 50 hours

·        Inspect the zinc rods in the cooling system and if they have deteriorated replace them

·        First 50 hours- change the fluid and fliter in the marine gear

Every 250 hours

·        Take an S.O.S sample of the gear and lube oil. To obtain the samples it is recommended to use a sample gun and insert it into the sump

·        Change lube oil and oil filter every 250 hours until enough oil samples have been taken to establish a proper oil change interval (fliter # 1r0716)

·        Check racor filters and drain the bowls, change filters if needed

·        Change final fuel filter (filter # 1r0749)

·        Check for coolant additive concentration using 8t5296 coolant additive test kit

·        Clean crankcase breather

·        Inspect and replace accessory belts

Every 1000 hours

·        Drain and replace filter on the gear

·        Clean breather on transmission

·        Lubricate transmission output shaft seal

·        Lubricate tachometer drive

·        Lubricate control linkage fittings

·        Check/adjust set point and low idle settings

·        Inspect engine protection devices

Every 3000 hours

·        Check/adjust valve lash

·        Clean and flush cooling system

·        Replace water pump seal

·        Replace thermostat, gaskets and seal

·        Inspect engine mounts

·        Inspect vibration dampener

Every  5000 hours

·        Remove injectors and have them tested and if needed replaced

·        Inspect turbocharger and if needed either rebuild or exchange

·        Inspect water pump and if needed exchange or rebuild

·        Inspect altenator and starting motor for proper operation

·        Replace main and connecting rod bearings

Every 10,000 hours

·        Complete rebuild