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Product: MOTOR GRADER
Model: 24H MOTOR GRADER 7KK
Configuration: 24H Motor Grader 7KK00001-UP
(MACHINE) POWERED BY 3412E Engine

Systems Operation
3408E and 3412E Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -SENR1018-03

Publication Date -01/09/2004

Date Updated -10/09/2004

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Cooling System
SMCS - 1350
This engine has a pressure type cooling system. A pressure type cooling system gives two
advantages. First, the cooling system can be operated safely at a temperature that is higher than
the boiling point of water. Also, cavitation in the water pump is prevented. It is more difficult for
air or steam pockets to be made in the cooling system.

Illustration 1
Cooling system schematic
(1) Shunt tank
(2) Radiator
(3) Jacket water pump
(4) Engine oil cooler
(5) Aftercooler
(6) Separate circuit aftercooler pump

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(7) Turbocharger
(8) Engine
(9) Power train oil cooler

The cooling circuit consists of two water pumps. The jacket water pump (3) provides water to the
engine oil cooler (4) and the power train oil cooler (9). The jacket water pump also carries heat
away from the engine (8) to the radiator (2). The water from the jacket water pump is broken into
two circuits in the engine head. The two circuits carry heat from both rows of cylinders. The
water is then passed through a thermostat. There is one thermostat on each side of the engine. The
thermostat then directs the water to either the radiator for cooling or to the pump for recirculation
if the water is cool.
The separate circuit aftercooler pump (6) provides water to the aftercooler (5). This water reduces
the inlet manifold temperature. All water flow in this circuit goes directly to the radiator (2). This
water does not pass through a thermostat. There are two radiator cores. Water enters the radiator
from both circuits. The water is divided between the radiator cores. The amount of water that
goes to each radiator core depends on the amount of water that is directed to the radiator from the
thermostats.

Coolant Conditioner
Note: Coolant conditioner is not required if the cooling system is using Caterpiller Extended Life
Coolant.
Some conditions of operation can cause pitting on the outer surface of the cylinder liners and on
the cylinder block surface next to the cylinder liners. This pitting is caused by corrosion or by
cavitation erosion. A corrosion inhibitor is a chemical that provides a reduction in pitting. The
addition of a corrosion inhibitor can keep this type of damage to a minimum.
The coolant conditioner element is a spin-on element that is similar to a fuel filter and to oil filter
elements. The coolant conditioner element attaches to coolant conditioner base that is mounted on
the engine or mounted on a remote location. Coolant flows through lines from the water pump to
the base and back to water pump. Coolant constantly flows through the coolant conditioner
element.
The element has a specific amount of inhibitor for acceptable cooling system protection. As the
coolant flows through the element, the corrosion inhibitor goes into the solution. Two basic types
of elements are used for the cooling system: the precharge element and the maintenance element.
Each type of element has a specific use. The elements must be used correctly in order to get the
necessary concentration for cooling system protection. The elements also contain a filter. The
elements should remain in the system after the conditioner has dissolved. This will allow proper
flow of the coolant through the engine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA)" for more information.
The precharge element contains more than the normal amount of the inhibitor. The precharge
element is used with new coolant after a complete change of the coolant. This element must add
enough inhibitor in order to bring the complete cooling system up to the correct concentration.

The maintenance elements have a normal amount of inhibitor. The maintenance elements are
installed at the first change interval. A sufficient amount of inhibitor is provided by the
maintenance elements in order to maintain the corrosion protection at an acceptable level. After
the first change interval, only maintenance elements are installed. In order to provide the cooling
system with protection, maintenance elements are installed at specific intervals. Refer to
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for the correct
maintenance of the cooling system.

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