Engine Division October 1999

Product News Cat® 3126 420 hp MUI

Marine Propulsion Engine

Market Marine

Application Marine Propulsion

Description Caterpillar is announcing the availability of the IMO compliant

3126 MUI engine. This 7.2 liter engine is available for pleasure
craft applications with a rating of 313 kW (420 hp) at 2800 rpm.

Features/Benefits The 3126 MUI engine is IMO compliant.

Availability Orders: Immediate

Pricing Information See the On-Line Price List

General Comments PA-7444 3126 TA Marine Propulsion — LH Service

313 kW (420 hp) at 2800 rpm — E rating
PA-7463 3126 TA Marine Propulsion — RH Service
313 kW (420 hp) at 2800 rpm — E rating

LEXM9560 Information contained in this publication may be considered © 1999 Caterpillar Inc.
confidential. Discretion is recommended when distributing. All rights reserved.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A.
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Contents

3126 MUI Marine Propulsion Engine Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Specification Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Engine Features; Standard and Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic Engine Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Engine Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

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Product Description — 3126 MUI Marine Propulsion Engine

In-line 6-Cylinder Diesel Rating
Bore — mm (in) 110 (4.33) E 313 kW (420 hp) @ 2800 rpm
Stroke — mm (in) 127 (5.0)
Liters (cu in) per cylinder 1.2 (73.2)
Displacement — L (cu in) 7.2 (439)
Weight — kg (lb) 722 (1590)

Introduction
With improvements to the combustion system and the air system, the 3126 MUI engine meets the
IMO emissions regulations. The combustion system uses a new injector for more efficient
combustion. A new turbocharger is used for the 420 hp rating. Injection timing is also optimized for
the new rating to lower acceleration smoke.

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 Marine 3126
Engine 313 bkW/420 bhp
2800 rpm

CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

In-Line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant
Bore — mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 (4.33)
Stroke — mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 (5.0)
Displacement — L (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 (439)
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . Counterclockwise
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.0:1
Capacity for Liquids — L (U.S. gal)
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.0 (7.4)
Lube Oil System (refill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.0 (6.6)
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 hrs
Shown with Engine Weight, Net Dry
Accessory Equipment (approx) — kg (lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 722 (1590)

STANDARD EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS

Air intake
aftercooler, air cleaner/fumes disposal (closed
system), air inlet heater
Alternator 897 mm
belt driven, 12 volt, 51 ampere 35.3 in

Cooling
transmission oil cooler, heat exchanger,
auxiliary sea water pump, expansion tank, 1184 mm 937 mm
thermostat, jacket water pump 46.6 in 36.9 in
Exhaust
watercooled manifold and turbocharger
Flywheel and housing
SAE No. 3, rear-facing starter
Fuel
filter, fuel transfer pump
Governor
mechanical
Instrumentation
magnetic pickup (for tachometer drive)
Lubricating
oil filter, filler, dipstick, crankcase breather, oil
pump
Service RH and LH
service per top level PAs
Starting
electric
Torsional vibration damper
Wiring harness
junction box, mounting and hardware

This Caterpillar Marine Engine can be operated with air inlet temperatures up to 50° C
(122° F) measured at the air inlet, and fuel temperatures up to 52° C (125° F) measured
at the fuel filter base. Power rated in accordance with NMMA procedure as crankshaft
power. Reduce crankshaft power by 3% for propeller shaft power.
 3126 MUI MARINE ENGINE – 313 bkW

PERFORMANCE CURVES Cubic Prop Demand Curve Data TMI — DM1130-00

(for displacement hulls only) Max Power Curve Data
E Rating – 2800 rpm Fuel Fuel Fuel Fuel
Speed Power Torque Cons Rate Power Torque Cons Rate
313 bkW (420 bhp) 426 mhp rpm bkW N•m g/bkW-hr L/hr bkW N•m g/bkW-hr L/hr
______ ________________________________ ___________________________________
400
2800 313 1067 229 85.4 313 1067 229 85.4
275 2600 251 920 216 64.5 300 1100 220 78.4
Power

300 2400 197 784 212 49.8 298 1185 214 76.1
bhp

bkW
175 2200 152 659 211 38.1 283 1228 212 71.5
200
2000 114 545 213 28.9 266 1268 214 67.8
100 75
1800 83 441 218 21.6 209 1107 218 54.3
1600 58 349 225 15.7 140 836 223 37.2
1300
1400 39 267 235 11.0 119 809 229 32.4
900
1300 32 231 243 9.1 104 762 234 28.9
700
Torque

Fuel Fuel Fuel Fuel

N•m
lb-ft

700
500 Speed Power Torque Cons Rate Power Torque Cons Rate
300 rpm
______ bhp lb-ft lb/bhp-hr g/hr
________________________________ bhp lb-ft lb/bhp-hr g/hr
___________________________________
100
2800 420 787 .376 22.6 420 787 .376 22.6
100
2600 336 679 .355 17.0 402 811 .361 20.7
2400 264 578 .349 13.2 399 874 .352 20.1
Cons. Rate

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2200 204 486 .346 10.1 380 906 .348 18.9
70 2000 153 402 .350 7.6 356 935 .352 17.9
g/hr

L/hr

12 40 1800 112 325 .358 5.7 280 816 .359 14.3

2 10 1600 78 257 .371 4.1 188 617 .366 9.8
1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 1400 52 197 .387 2.9 159 597 .376 8.6
Engine Speed rpm 1300 42 170 .399 2.4 139 562 .385 7.6
E RATING – Planing hull vessels such as pleasure craft, harbor patrol, harbor
master, and some fishing and pilot boats.

• Prop Demand 3.0 Exponent (for displacement hulls only)

• Engine Performance Parameters: Power +/- 3%;
Specific Fuel Consumption +/- 3%; Fuel Rate +/- 5%.

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

Ratings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665 Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16° C
standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg), (60° F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
25° C (77° F), and 30% relative humidity. These (18 390 Btu/lb) when used at 29° C (85° F) and
ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, and weighing 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal).
BS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg), 27° C Additional ratings may be available for specific
(81° F), and 60% relative humidity. customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
representative for additional information.

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.
LEHM9559 (10-99) Printed in U.S.A. © 1999 Caterpillar Inc.
All rights reserved.
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3126 MUI Marine Propulsion Engine

Features • Single station sending group, 12V (oil
• Compliant with International Maritime pressure & water temperature)
Organization (IMO) emissions standards • Throttle control, forward facing
• One-piece cylinder block with a cavity for an • Torsional vibration damper (tach drive)
integrated engine oil cooler • Transmission oil cooler
• A heavy longitudinal rib near crankshaft • Watercooled exhaust manifold &
center line provides additional stiffness turbocharger
• Two-piece articulated piston with forged • Water temperature regulator
steel crown and cast aluminum skirt • Wiring harness, includes junction box
• Swing arm roller cam followers
• Integrated governor and fuel boost pump Optional Equipment
• Optional left- or right-side service capability • Alternator — 12V 105 amp, 24V 35 amp,
for fuel filter, oil level gauge, oil filter, oil 24V 60 amp
drain plug • Cooling system — low water level contactor,
coolant recovery tank
Standard Equipment • Cruise kit
• LH service or RH service basic engine • Exhaust — 6" watercooled elbow, 5" dry
arrangement elbow
• Walker Airsep closed crankcase ventilation • Flexible mounts for engine and transmission
system • Flywheel and housing — SAE #3, front-
• Air inlet heater mounted starter; SAE #2, front-mounted
• Aftercooler, sea water starter
• Auxiliary sea water pump • Fuel — rear-mounted control cable bracket,
• Auxiliary sea water lines flexible fuel lines, fuel cooler, priming pump,
• Charging alternator 12V, 51 ampere water separator
• Crankcase breather • Instruments and gauges — service meter,
• Heat exchanger single and dual instrument panels 12 or 24V
• Expansion tank • Lubrication — manual sump pump, top oil
• SAE No. 3 flywheel and housing filler
• Fuel filter • Power takeoffs — front crankshaft-mounted
• Fuel transfer pump pulley, front-mounted enclosed clutch,
• Governor, mechanical hydraulic pump drive pad
• Jacket water pump • Protection devices — oil pressure and water
• Magnetic pickup group temperature contactor, shutoff solenoid ETS
• Oil cooler spare parts kit
• Oil filter • Starting system — front-facing electric
• Oil filler and dipstick starting motor 12 or 24V, rear-facing electric
• Oil pan drain starting motor 24V
• Oil pump • Supports — front mounted, 1mm or 106mm
• 12V electric starting motor below crankshaft center line; transmission-
• 12V ETR solenoid mounted rear supports, vibration isolators

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3126 MUI Marine Propulsion Engine Basic Components

Cylinder Block
The 3126 cylinder block is a lightweight gray
iron casting, designed with added strength. The
skirt, extending well below the crankshaft
centerline, has a serpentine shape to provide
clearance for the crankshaft counterweights
and to reduce radiated noise. A heavy
longitudinal rib near the crankshaft provides
additional stiffness. The camshaft bore is
located high on the left side, providing a
stiffening structure part-way up the block wall.
On the right side a cavity provides space for
the oil cooler.
Cylinder bores are integral in the block. Four
head bolts per cylinder are used. The bolt
bosses extend down the block to become
bosses for the main bearing caps. Thus, the
stresses of the cylinder head firing are
transmitted to the heaviest portion of the block
by directly tensioned bolts.
Cylinder Head and Gasket
The gray iron cylinder head provides strength
and a flat mating surface for the head-to-block
joint. Both intake and exhaust are ported on the
right side to eliminate air crossover pipes. The
air intake is quiescent to reduce pumping
losses. The coolant passages in the head are
sized to provide a maximum amount of flow
equally divided for each cylinder. Since the
cylinder head design incorporates steel valve
guides and valve seat inserts, the head can be
rebuilt. The cylinder head gasket is a solid-core
graphite-facing gasket. Temperature resistance
is exceptional, improving on traditional
materials in meeting the challenges of thermal
cycling and resulting in longer gasket life.

Crankshaft and Bearings

The regrindable crankshaft is a steel forging
with induction hardened journals and fillets.
The improved shape of the crankshaft provides
superior balance. The dynamic balance of the
eight counterweights minimizes vibrations.
The improved balance and increased stiffness
of the crankshaft add strength and durability.
The main bearings are steel-backed aluminum
and provide a large surface that reduces the
stress and load across the engine. The front
crankshaft drive gear is a tapered friction press
fit retained by four crank pulley bolts. This
design provides more precise timing and easier
serviceability.

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3126 MUI Marine Propulsion Engine Basic Components

Pistons and Rings Camshaft and Valve Mechanism
The two-piece piston design provides excellent The camshaft is carburized and heat treated
piston strength with the steel crown and steel with large diameter journals and high life
reduced weight with the aluminum skirt. The lobes that actuate the intake and exhaust valves.
skirt also runs cooler than conventional pistons, The profiles of the cam lobes provide a faster
allowing a closer fit to the cylinder wall and injection rate and improved air flow through
reduced noise from piston slap. The the valves. The surface finish is closely
lightweight, close-fitting skirt reduces overall controlled to provide long life. The cam is
engine wear, and the forged steel crown driven by the front gear train. The fuel timing is
increases piston durability. The two-piece fixed.
piston has an annular chamber cast into the
skirt under the crown into which oil is sprayed. Gear Train
This design significantly reduces ring belt The gear train, located on the front of the
temperature and oil carbonization behind the engine, drives the camshaft, water pump, oil
rings. An oil cooling chamber is formed by the pump, auxiliary sea water pump, and accessory
lip cast at the top of the skirt and the cavity drive. A stiffer cam idler gear is employed for
behind the ring grooves in the crown. Cooling high horsepower PTO drives as well as reduced
jet oil enters the chamber through an opening noise. The gear train provides capacity for up to
between the crown and the skirt, returning to 60 horsepower at 2400 rpm for the accessory
the sump through the clearance gap between drive.
the crown and skirt.
The articulated design allows the use of steel in
highly loaded portions of the piston. The steel
crown has much greater structural capability
than an aluminum piston. This advantage is
especially pronounced at high temperatures
occurring at the piston crater rim. Three rings
are located in the grooves in the steel crown of
the piston. The two top rings are designed to
reduce oil consumption and improve emissions.
The bottom oil control ring has a spring
expander and is double railed and profile
ground. Holes drilled from the bottom oil
control ring groove to the interior of the piston
drain excess oil from the ring.

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3126 MUI Marine Propulsion Engine Systems

Cooling System Lubrication System
The aftercooler for the 3126 is a bar plate The lube system is designed to provide filtered
design of CuNi alloy for improved corrosion oil under a wide range of operating conditions.
resistance in the sea water aftercooled The oil pump is a positive displacement gear-
environment. Zinc rods also provide corrosion type pump positioned low in the sump and
protection. A removable aftercooler cover is powered by the front gear train. The gear-
provided to reduce burn hazards. The 88° C driven oil pump builds pressure quickly during
(190° F) water regulator improves durability engine cranking so that the lubrication quickly
and lowers white smoke during extended low reaches critical components. Several bypass
idle periods in cold weather. The gear-driven valves are used to assist the oil pump in
auxiliary sea water pump has a cast iron providing oil flow where it is most critical. The
housing and an impeller. oil cooler is a plate-type cooler mounted
integral in the block, eliminating many lines
3126 Marine Engine Sea Water Pump and connections typically associated with
Performance externally mounted coolers. Nine plates in the
2000 2400 2600 2800
cooler provide a generous capacity to
rpm rpm rpm rpm efficiently cool under severe operating
Pump Outlet conditions. The cooler’s plate design allows
Pressure (psi) Flow (gpm) removal during service. A transmission oil
5 59 69 74 78 cooler is also provided.
10 55 65 70 75
15 51 61 66 71
20 45 57 61 66
Oil Requirements
25 40 51 55 61 The closed crankcase ventilation system used
30 33 44 49 54 on the 3126 engine recirculates and consumes
Pump Outlet the blowby gases. When the blowby flows
Pressure (kPa) Flow (lpm) through the turbocharger and aftercooler, the
34 224 262 280 296 oil droplets in the vapor can adhere to the
69 208 246 265 284 turbocharger compressor and aftercooler core.
103 193 231 250 269 This fouling of the turbo and aftercooler can
138 171 216 231 250
cause reduced air flow, loss of power, and
172 152 193 208 231
207 125 167 186 205
increased black smoke. Cat SAEO is an API
Max Inlet Vacuum (psi) CF-4 single grade oil that has been tested and
6.8 6.0 5.0 4.0 approved for use in 3126 marine engines. API
Max Inlet Vacuum (kPa) CF-4 SAE 30 grade or API CF-4 SAE 40 grade
47 41 34 28 oil can be used if Cat SAEO is not available.

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3126 MUI Marine Propulsion Engine Systems
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
The air inlet and exhaust system utilizes a
divided housing, watercooled turbocharger for
optimum performance and response, located at
the center of the engine.
The 420 hp rated engine has a turbocharger
with an improved compressor section for
reduced noise.
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The inlet air system is optimized for Sea Water
Aftercooling (SWAC) which lowers the charge
air temperature and increases the intake air
density. The charge air is distributed by the
aftercooler to the cylinder head, and flows
through the inlet valves to each cylinder. The
closed crankcase ventilation system reduces oil
consumption in the intake air. A brass
watercooled exhaust elbow provides durability
and exhaust hose cooling. The electric air inlet
heater practically eliminates white smoke on
startup and is automatically controlled by time
and temperature.
© 1999 Caterpillar Inc. Printed in U.S.A.