The Motor Ship Mount Washington

Dave R · 03-23-2010, 07:29 AM

I'm pretty sure that above a certain HP range, CAT puts 4 turbos on the C32.

My gut says they'd have to modify the cooling and oiling systems on the high HP engines, just to keep them cool. You can't run a 1900 HP cooling system on a 600 HP engine or it'll never get to the corrrect operating temperature and that hurts longevity more than higher turbo pressure or RPM. I think it would be safe to assume they'd use different pistons and valves in the high HP variants, and you can be sure the fuel system is different. I bet the rods, crank and block are the same.

trfour · 03-24-2010, 09:39 PM

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) is the "brain" or center of the C32 ACERTengine control system.

The ECM uses the information
gathered by the sensors
which are located throughout
the engine and transmission
to monitor all aspects of
engine operation.
Connected to the ECM by the
wiring harness, the sensors
detect and convert changes in
pressure, temperature or
mechanical movement into
electrical signals. The electrical
signals are sent to the ECM.
The ECM uses information such
as desired engine speed, and
load to determine the fuel
injection pressure, timing and
duration. Based on sensor
inputs, the ECM actuates the
individual unit injectors to
control engine speed.
The customer connector allows
the engine’s ECM to interface
with Caterpillar monitoring
systems or other manufacturer’s
monitoring systems. These
systems display engineoperating
parameters such as
speed, load, fuel consumption,
temperature, pressure,
maintenance and diagnostic
information, as well as trip
and historical data. Additional
switches, lamps, and optional
components can be installed
and linked to the customer
connector.
The service technician
communicates with the ECM by
means of computer, cable, and
service tool connector, to
perform diagnostic tests and

modify operating parameters.

Find out more; http://marine.cat.com/cda/files/8895...20Controls.pdf

Terry
_____________________________________________

Gearhead · 03-25-2010, 07:58 AM

I know she's an old girl, but wouldn't it have been great to go with the twin turbos! Maybe a little propane injection to quickly get up on plane, and yank the props for a couple of jet drives...

Wolfeboro_Baja · 03-25-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead

I know she's an old girl, but wouldn't it have been great to go with the twin turbos! Maybe a little propane injection to quickly get up on plane, and yank the props for a couple of jet drives...

OR, how about a couple of Arneson surface-piercing drives?? I wonder if they make a drive big enough for the Mount's needs?

Dave R · 03-25-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfeboro_Baja

OR, how about a couple of Arneson surface-piercing drives?? I wonder if they make a drive big enough for the Mount's needs?

The ASD 15 will handle a 2200 HP diesel engine. The ASD 16 and ASD 18 will handle lots more than that. I don't think the mount would ever do much better than 20.25 knots, regardless of power though.

trfour · 03-27-2010, 11:08 AM

Video blog # 3 http://www.cruisenh.com/videoblog3.html

Terry
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03-24-2010, 09:39 PM	#2
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	More Tech Specs For Us Gearheads The Electronic Control Module (ECM) is the "brain" or center of the C32 ACERTengine control system. The ECM uses the information gathered by the sensors which are located throughout the engine and transmission to monitor all aspects of engine operation. Connected to the ECM by the wiring harness, the sensors detect and convert changes in pressure, temperature or mechanical movement into electrical signals. The electrical signals are sent to the ECM. The ECM uses information such as desired engine speed, and load to determine the fuel injection pressure, timing and duration. Based on sensor inputs, the ECM actuates the individual unit injectors to control engine speed. The customer connector allows the engine’s ECM to interface with Caterpillar monitoring systems or other manufacturer’s monitoring systems. These systems display engineoperating parameters such as speed, load, fuel consumption, temperature, pressure, maintenance and diagnostic information, as well as trip and historical data. Additional switches, lamps, and optional components can be installed and linked to the customer connector. The service technician communicates with the ECM by means of computer, cable, and service tool connector, to perform diagnostic tests and modify operating parameters. Find out more; http://marine.cat.com/cda/files/8895...20Controls.pdf Terry _____________________________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

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trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	More Renovations And Traditions... Video blog # 3 http://www.cruisenh.com/videoblog3.html Terry ____________________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

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03-23-2010, 07:29 AM	#1
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	I'm pretty sure that above a certain HP range, CAT puts 4 turbos on the C32. My gut says they'd have to modify the cooling and oiling systems on the high HP engines, just to keep them cool. You can't run a 1900 HP cooling system on a 600 HP engine or it'll never get to the corrrect operating temperature and that hurts longevity more than higher turbo pressure or RPM. I think it would be safe to assume they'd use different pistons and valves in the high HP variants, and you can be sure the fuel system is different. I bet the rods, crank and block are the same.

03-25-2010, 07:58 AM	#3
Gearhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alton Posts: 166 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	I know she's an old girl, but wouldn't it have been great to go with the twin turbos! Maybe a little propane injection to quickly get up on plane, and yank the props for a couple of jet drives...