The Caterpillar 3516 TA is a 69 L 16-cylinder ta engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the DM7962, DM7963 and SR5. It holds 401.3 L (106.0 gal) of oil and 233 L (61.6 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: CAT 3516 TA
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| Oil capacity | 401.3 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 233.0 L |
| Displacement | 69.0 L |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | 2500 hr | |||
| Fuel filter | — | 1000 hr | |||
| Oil filter | — | 2500 hr | |||
| Battery | — | 1000 hr | |||
| Belt | — | 2500 hr | |||
| Coolant | 233.0 L | — | |||
| Oil | Sump refill with filter | 401.3 L | — | ||
| Spark plug | — | 2500 hr |
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| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | SCAC cooling / jacket water | Generator temperature rise based on a 40 degree C ambient per NEMA MG1-32. | |||
| Engine oil | Lubricating oil | 675.0 L | Sump refill with filter; integral lube oil cooler, gear type lube oil pump | ||
| Fuel | 35 API gravity | LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) at 29 C (85 F), weighing 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.) | |||
| Fuel | No. 2 diesel fuel, 35º API gravity | LHV 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) | Weighing 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.), used at 29º C (85º F). Consult Cat dealer for Low Sulfur fuel and Biodiesel capability. |
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The Caterpillar 3516 TA engine has an oil capacity of 401.3 liters.
The Caterpillar 3516 TA has a displacement of 69.0 liters with 16 cylinders.
The Caterpillar 3516 TA powers 4 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3516 TA, Caterpillar DM7962, Caterpillar DM7963, Caterpillar SR5.
The Caterpillar 3516 TA uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar 3890434, Caterpillar 2P4005, Donaldson P551808.
The Caterpillar 3516 TA uses fuel filter part numbers Caterpillar 3890433, Caterpillar 1110716, Donaldson P551316.
The Caterpillar 3516 TA uses air filter part numbers Caterpillar 1W3636, Caterpillar 612506, Donaldson P117781.