Peak torque on the c15 is between 1500-1700 rpm. Drag it down below 1400 under load and it starts lugging pretty bad
The solenoid on a Caterpillar C15 diesel engine can be found on top of the alternator. The solenoid is held on by four screws.
A C15 Caterpillar engine has dozens of torque specifications for many different engine bolts. The head bolts should be torqued at 350 pounds.
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The Caterpillar C15 diesel engine torque specifications for the rod bearings is 35 pounds. The main bearing torque specifications is 350 pounds.
There are four different oil filters that a CAT C15 Acert can use. From NAPA, the numbers for the filters are 7792, 1792XE, 1792XE , and 1792XD.
Depends on model year and market. Cat left the highway diesel market for a reason - buy a truck with a C15 with an engine serial number beginning with SDP, and you'll find out why, real quick.
The real question would be WHICH 475 Cat motor? 475 is just a horsepower rating - The C13 and C15 were both available at that horsepower rating.
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You need to specify which model Caterpillar motor you have. 455 is just a horsepower rating - several models were available with a 455 horsepower rating, to include the 3406B, 3406E, C12, C13, and C15.
This is a very delicate procedure that needs to be done correctly. Make sure to visit a mechanic to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
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The block heater, on your 2001 C 15 Caterpillar diesel engine, can be removed by loosening the retaining nut. The block heater will easily come out. Reverse the process to install the new heater.