Pre-requisites
Participants attending this course should have a thorough knowledge of diesel engine operation and repair procedures including large engine experience. Participants are asked to bring work clothing and safety shoes to class. Over 60% of this course will be in the workshop.
Course Equivalents
VILT D3600/C280 Master Mechanic (53408) and Hands-on D3600/C280 Master Mechanic (54266) are equivalent to D3600 Master Mechanic ILT (26244).
Course Outline
The D3600 Master Mechanic course educates experienced mechanics on the D3600/C280 family of Caterpillar engines. The main focus of this course is to remove and replace cylinder heads, pistons, liners, main bearings and camshaft segments. This is a very hands-on course that will teach the correct use of the 3600 special service tools including:
- Hydraulic tensioning equipment
- Cooling
- Lubrication
- Intake and exhaust system operation and maintenance
- MUI and EUI diesel fuel system operation and adjustment
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the basic operating principles of the D3600/C280 engine and components.
- Effectively research service information for D3600 engines.
- Remove and install a cylinder head.
- Remove and install a piston, connecting rod and cylinder liner.
- Remove and install a main bearing.
- Remove and install a camshaft segment and time the camshaft(s) to the crankshaft.
- Adjust the valves and valve bridges.
- Synchronize and time the unit injectors.
- Understand the operating principals of the MUI and EUI fuel system.
- Check the rack-stop setting and synchronize the governor or actuator to the engine.
- Explain the internal and external flow of engine coolant and lube oil and explain temperature control of those systems.
- Service the main and centrifugal oil filters.
- Understand maintenance procedures and when to perform.
Note: This Course Description is subject to change due to product design changes and individual attendee needs and experience.