Botany Bay Division Rescue Vessel

Caterpillar 3208 Marine Engine

ENGINES ( 2 Off )

Caterpillar Type 3208 marine engine

4 Stroke

Eight cylinder V configuration

Naturally Aspirated (NA)

157 kW at 2800 rpm (210 shaft horse power) each

FUEL CONSUMPTION  see Botany Bay File.

Idle speed 650 rpm

Bore 114.3 mm (4.5 in)

Stroke 127 mm (5.0 in)

Displacement 10.4 litres

Rotation from flywheel end - Counterclockwise

Compression Ratio 16.5 : 1

Compression Ratio 15.5 : 1

Capacity for liquids in Litre

- Cooling System (engine only) NA 47.3 litre

- Lube Oil System (refill) NA 12.0 litre

Oil Change interval 250 hr

Engine Weight - NA 789 kg

STANDARD ENGINE EQUIPMENT

AIR INTAKE dry-type, single stage air cleaner

ALTERNATOR belt driven, 160 amp 24 volt

COOLING transmission oil cooler, heat exchanger, engine oil cooler,watercooled exhaust manifolds, auxilliary sea water pump, expansion tank, thermostats, and coolant recovery tank.

FLYWHEEL AND FLYWHEEL HOUSING - SAE No 1

FUEL - RH or LH filter and priming pump, shut-off solenoid (ETR), air fuel ration control - 435 HP

GOVERNOR - mechanical

LUBRICATING - LH oil filter, filler, RH or LH dipstick

SUPPORT front

TACHOMETER DRIVE mechanical

TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER

Looking into our "Stratheden" engine room

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