LUBRICATION SYSTEM
9.5.2
OIL SAMPLING VALVE
Customers that perform regular oil sampling tests may request a permanent oil sampling valve for
more convenient service. Detroit Diesel has a provision for an oil sampling valve to be installed
on the MBE4000 engine on the oil cooler cover.
9.5.3
MECHANICAL OIL PRESSURE GAUGES
There are several oil tap locations that may be used with a mechanical pressure gauge. The
preferred oil tap locations to be used for this purpose are along the right side of the engine block.
This is the main oil gallery in the engine, from which all oil is distributed throughout the engine.
Details of these hole sizes are shown on the installation drawings.
9.6
COMPONENT OPTIONS
The following component options are available for the MBE4000 engine.
9.6.1
OIL CHECKS AND FILLS
Detroit Diesel has a variety of pre-calibrated dipstick and tube assemblies for all oil sump
con
fi
gurations. These parts may be speci
fi
ed with the engine or purchased separately from
the Parts Distribution Center. When the same engine con
fi
guration is used in more than one
installation, where the installation angles may vary, it is critical that the proper oil gauge is
used for each variant.
Detroit Diesel also provides a variety of oil
fi
ll options at various locations on the engine. A
rocker cover oil
fi
ll is standard on all MBE4000 engines. Side-mounted tube
fi
ll options are
also available, as well as an adapter for OEM-installed
fi
ll tubes. If appropriate check and
fi
ll
options are not shown for your particular installation, please consult with your applications
engineer for new and/or alternative designs.
9.6.2
OIL SUMPS
Various oil sump con
fi
gurations and may be seen in the “Options” chapter (refer to section 16).
For application guidelines on the use of the various sumps, please contact DDC applications
engineering.
Installation Requirements for Oil Sumps
The angularity limits for the standard con
fi
guration front and rear sumps are 27 front and rear,
and 21 side to side. Consult DDC applications engineering for angularity on optional oil sump
con
fi
guration.
9-8
All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. 03/06)
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