How many cylinders does a CAT C7 have?
6 cylinder
The Caterpillar C7 engine is an line 6 cylinder diesel fueled engine with a displacement of 7.2 liters. The maximum heavy duty hp dry weight is 1,425 lbs., with an oil capacity of 4.75 gallons or 6.75 gallons with the deeper sump pump and oil pan.
How many cylinders are there in the Cat diesel engine?
105.8 liters, 4 turbos, and 4,000 hp of diesel power
| Caterpillar C175-20 60 Hz Gen Set – Mission Critical Configuration | |
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| Specifications | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV four valves per cylinder (80 total) |
| Bore: | 6.89 inches |
| Stroke: | 8.66 inches |
When was the Caterpillar C7 diesel engine made?
The Caterpillar C7 Engine was produced from 2003 – 2009 and was originally touted to be the greatest CAT Engine ever made. However, things don’t always go according to plan. Read about the history and technical specs of this legacy engine. Looking for remanufactured diesel engine parts?
What kind of oil does a Caterpillar C7 use?
The approximate dry weight is 1,425 lb. Engine oil capacity is 4.75 gallons or 6.75 gallons with the optional deep sump oil pan. Cooling system capacity — engine only — is 3.99 gallons. Cat C7 engines produced in 2007 or later require the use of ultra low sulphur diesel — ULSD — fuel.
What is the fuel delivery system on a cat C7?
The fuel delivery system on the CAT C7 is hydraulic electronically controlled unit injectors for the mid horsepower models and mechanically actuated and electronically controlled on the higher horsepower models. Both systems are metered and timed to inject multiple bursts of fuel to create a more efficient combustion cycle.
Are there any problems with the cat C7 engine?
Valve breakage is a very common problem on the C7 and its forerunner the 3126B. However the mileage is usually in excess of 200,000. I have know several that have had the same problem. Almost always the very last valve on the number 6 cylinder. Glad you had warranty because CAT won’t help.