Caterpillar — Pressure Checks
Testing & diagnosis · Cooling system
From a Caterpillar service manual covering: G3600, G3606, G3608, G3612, G3616. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Caterpillar G3606, Caterpillar G3608, Caterpillar G3612, Caterpillar G3616, Caterpillar G3606 engine, Caterpillar G3608 engine, Caterpillar G3612 engine, Caterpillar G3616 engine
Procedure
- Perform static pressure checks with engine stopped at water pump inlet and auxiliary water pump inlet.
- Perform dynamic pressure checks with temperature regulators fully open at locations A through H.
- Record all results.
Tools required
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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.