Caterpillar 3512 — Magnetic Pickups - Clean/Inspect

Maintenance · Magnetic pickup / flywheel housing

For the Caterpillar 3512, from the Caterpillar service manual.

Applies to: Caterpillar 3512, Caterpillar 3512B engine

Procedure

1. Remove magnetic pickup from flywheel housing and check for wear/contaminants.
2. Clean metal shavings and debris from the magnet face.
3. Install pickup until magnet contacts flywheel ring gear tooth.
4. Loosen pickup by 180 degrees.
5. Tighten locknut to 25 ± 5 N·m (18 ± 4 lb ft).

Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3512 →, Caterpillar 3512B engine →

Source: Caterpillar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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