274-3812 Transmission Oil System Schematic for the TH48-E70 2.

Torque Converter: Minimum converter efficiency

(A) 189 L/min (50 US gpm) and associated heat loads.
(B) 265 L/min (70 US gpm)
(1a) 134-2252 Temperature Sensor Gp (part of 274-3807 3. Transmission: Heat loads associated with turning
Modulating Valve Gp)
the planetary.
(2a) Torque converter with lockup clutch
(3a) 126-7174 Relief Valve Gp (part of 274-3807 Modulating
Valve Gp) 4. Environment: Highest ambient temperatures
(4a) Pump drive spray lube, 281-9122 Nozzle (part of 274-3807 anticipated. (See “Appendix”)
Modulating Valve Gp)
(5a) 141-4109 Oil Cooler Core Gp or equivalent cooler
(6a) 183-8597 Speed Sensor Gp (part of 274-3801 Transmission
5. Application: Frequency and duration of converter
Planetary Gp) drive operation, power, and torque transmitted
(7a) 201-6615 Speed Sensor Gp (part of 274-3801 Transmission during converter drive operation and converter
Planetary Gp) efficiency in application.
(8a) 262-1408 Electronic Control Module
(9a) 244-3114 Modulating Valve Gp (part of 274-3807
Modulating Valve Gp) Torque Converter Cooling
(10a) 244-0121 Oil Filter Gp for the converter
(11a) 244-0121 Oil Filter Gp for the transmission
Caterpillar Petroleum Transmissions have lockup
(12a) 280-3185 Pump
(13a) 3S-3875 Suction Screen and 9W-5531 Magnetic Screen clutches that reduce the heat generated by
Gp (part of 274-3802 Torque Converter Housing Gp) converters in all gears. Under normal operating
(14a) 6V-3965 Fitting (part of 274-3804 Planetary Case and conditions, the transmission will shift to the proper
Parts Gp) gear ratio and spend the most time in the converter
(15a) 134-2252 Temperature Sensor Gp (part of 274-3806
Transmission Hydraulic Control Gp)
lockup clutch mode. The lockup clutch significantly
(16a) 284-5303 Relief Valve Gp reduces the transmission cooling requirements. The
(17a) 310-9344 Relief Valve Gp (part of 274-3806 Transmission power being transmitted, frequency and duration of
Hydraulic Control Gp) converter drive, transmission losses, environment,
(18a) 258-8987 Modulating Valve Gp (part of 274-3806
and application will dictate transmission cooling
Transmission Hydraulic Control Gp)
requirements.

Transmission Cooling System NOTICE

Transmissions that are operated in converter drive
Automatic transmissions generate heat due to
for extended time may over heat. In order to achieve
converter slippage, charging pump losses, and
optimum operating temperature, additional cooling
friction in rotating components. The transmission
capacity may be required to avoid damage to the
fluid absorbs this heat, and an oil cooler is required
transmission.
to dissipate the heat. Keeping the oil cool maintains
the lubricating properties of the oil, allows the
transmission to perform properly, and extends the life Temperature Operating Limits
of the transmission components.
The maximum allowable transmission oil
The engine coolant (antifreeze) and the transmission temperatures for normal (continuous) and intermittent
fluid (TDTO) absorb the heat generated by the engine conditions are the following:
and transmission. The two fluids carry the heat to a
heat exchanger (radiator or cooler) where the oil or Continuous sump ............................... 90 °C (194 °F)
antifreeze can be cooled.
Continuous converter out ................... 99 °C (210 °F)
See the Transmission Application and Installation
Guide, Engine Application and Installation Guide, Intermittent sump ............................... 99 °C (210 °F)
and refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250,
“Caterpillar Machine Fluid Recommendations” for Intermittent converter out ................. 121 °C (250 °F)
specific transmission drive train oil and engine fluid
requirements.
Operating Temperatures
Transmission Cooling Requirements Table 38
Operating Temperatures
The power being transmitted, frequency and duration
of converter drive, transmission losses, environment, Maximum Continuous 90 °C (195°F)
and application will dictate transmission cooling Maximum Operating 99 °C (210 °F)
requirements. Lubricant Oil In (From Heat
99 °C (210 °F)
Exchanger)
1. Engine: Maximum horsepower, maximum torque Maximum Torque Converter
121 °C (250F)
capacity, and coolant flowrate. Out

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