3512C High Displacement Propulsion Engine

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The Cat 3512C marine propulsion engine makes your investment work harder. Through a wide range of available power ratings, no required aftertreatment technology, and nominal rated BSFC fuel consumption – it will drive down your total cost of ownership. With a redesigned piston bowl shape to improve combustion, and improved fuel delivery, this engine is IMO II emissions compliant and committed to sustainable environmental development. Single-source support, the Caterpillar warranty, and industry-leading one-year warranty on parts make the 3512C a fully integrated marine power solution

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    Power Range 1340-2366 bhp (1000-1765 bkW)
    Aspiration TTA
    Bore 6.69in
    Configuration Vee 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
    Displacement 3574in³
    Emissions EPA Tier 3, IMO II
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Speed Range 1600-1800 rpm
    Stroke 8.5in
    Dry Weight 16508lb
    Height 87.5in
    Length 104.2in
    Width 80.2in

    Standard Equipment:

    • Separate circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Powercore air cleaner
    • Dual Caterpillar A4 Electronic Engine Control with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System
    • Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp DC power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Module)
    • 3500C engines:
    • Fuel transfer pump
    • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
    • Crankcase breather groups, Top mounted
    • Oil filler and dipstick, LH or RH
    • Oil pump, gear type
    • 250 or 1000 hour sump oil pan
    • Accessory drives: Lower RH, lower LH
    • Front housing, two-sided
    • A4 Electronic Monitoring System provides customer programmable engine derating strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
    • Emergency stop push button (located in Electronic Instrument Panel)
    • Safety shutoff protection:
    • Vibration damper and guard
    • Lifting eyes
    • NOTE: Engines for heat exchanger cooling do NOT include heat exchange
    • Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth
    • Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00
    • Oil cooler
    • Thermostats and housing, Full open temperature 92 C (198 F)
    • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
    • Auxiliary fresh water pump
    • Aftercooler system: If using glycol, up to maximum 20% glycol concentration is allowed
    • Electronic service meter, instrument panel (24V), start/stop switch, emergency stop button, maintenance due light, diagnostic light, warning light, maintenance clear switch, start motor magnetic switch, 15 and 3A breakers
    • Graphical Unit (Color Marine Power Display) for analog or digital of:

    Optional Equipment:

    • Air Inlet Adapters
    • Battery Chargers
    • Charging Alternator
    • Throttle Control
    • Coolant Shunt Tank
    • Cooling System Options
    • Flexible Fittings
    • Elbows
    • Flanges
    • Flange and Exhaust Expanders
    • Mufflers
    • Fuel Cooler Heat Exchanger - Sea Water
    • Primary Fuel Filter
    • Fuel Level Switch
    • Rigid Fuel Lines
    • Flexible Fuel Lines
    • Communication Modules
    • Color Marine Power Display System
    • Pilot House Instrument Panels
    • Marine Gear Sensors
    • Sump Pumps
    • Lubricating Oil
    • Stub Shafts
    • Crankshaft Pulleys
    • Damper Guard
    • Flexible Coupling and Guards
    • Green Passport Documentation
    • Spray Shielding
    • Shutoff and Alarm Contactors
    • Special Appearance Packages with Chrome Covers
    • Yacht Class Finish
    • Air Starting Motor Options
    • Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry
    • Battery Rack
    • Engine Supports
    • Vibration Isolation Mountings
    • Shrink Wrap Protection
    • Storage Preservation with Glycol Solution/Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor
    • Export Boxing
    • Export Packaging

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