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Caterpillar 3208 Marine Engine

For many of our customers, the Cat 3208 has been the engine of choice. The high performance and dependability of the 3208 has made it the definitive marine engine.

CAT 3208 V8, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Bore - mm(in)114.3 (4.5)
Stroke - mm (in)127 (5.0)
Displacement - L (cu in)10.4 (636)
Rotation (From flywheel end)Counter Clockwise
Compression Ratio16.5:1
Compression Ratio15.5:1
Capacity for Liquids - L (U.S.Gal)
Cooling System (engine Only) NA47.3 (12.5)
Cooling System (engine Only) T52.8 (13.9)
Cooling System (engine Only) TA56.0 (14.8)
Lube Oil System (refill) NA12.0 (3.2)
Lube Oil System (refill) T, TA15 (4.0)
Oil Change Interval250 hrs
Engine Weight, Net dry (approx) - kg (lb)
Naturally Aspirated (NA)789 (1,740)
Turbocharged (T)816 (1,800)
Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) 375 hp853 (1,880)
Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA) 435 hp943 (2,080)
Standard Engine Equipment

Air Intake

  • dry-type, single stage air cleaner
    Alternator
  • belt-driven, 51 amp 12 volt
    Cooling
  • transmission oil cooler, heat exchanger, engine oil cooler, watercooled exhaust manifolds, auxillary 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
    Starting
  • 12 Volt electric
    Support
  • front
    Tachometer drive
  • mechanical
    Torsional vibration damper
  • Features Include:
    • One piece cylinder head
    • Forged and totally hardened steel crankshaft
    • Caterpillar fuel system
    • Forged and hardened steel camshaft with roller followers
    • 90 deg V8
    • Compact design

    Dimensions LE
    in/mm
    LG
    in/mm
    W
    in/mm
    W
    in/mm
    Minimum 42.7/ 1086 58.1/ 1475 36.3/ 921 37.9/ 963
    Maximum 43.0/ 1092 62.1/ 1576 40.1/ 1016 39.2/ 995

    CAT 3208 Side View CAT 3208 Front View
    CAT 3208 Side View
    3208 Maintenance Schedule | Cat Information

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