Overview
The mechanically governed 3406C marine propulsion engine is available “A” rating of 365 bhp (272 bkW) and a “B” rating of 400 bhp (298 bkW).
Commercial Propulsion Engines 3406C
Key Specs
- Power Range
- 365-400 bhp (272-298 bkW)
- 365-400 bhp (272-298 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1800 rpm
- 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
Features At A Glance
Key Features & Benefits
- Corrosion resistant aftercooler core and regular duty panel type air cleaner at turbocharger inlet
- Gear-driven centrifugal jacket water pump with expansion tank
- Water-cooled exhaust manifold and turbocharger with round flanged outlet
- Fuel priming pump, transfer pump, and LH serviced filter, flexible lines, and fuel ratio control
- Heavy duty SAE standard rotation tachometer
- LH instrument panel with engine oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel pressure gauges, service meter
- Crankcase breather with right hand Service - oil filter, oil level gauge, and oil filler
- Front & rear supports
- Vibration damper and guard
Product Specifications for 3406C
Power Rating
| Power Range | 365-400 bhp (272-298 bkW) 365-400 bhp (272-298 bkW) |
Engine Specifications
| Speed Range | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Emissions | Non-Certified Non-Certified |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137.2 mm |
| Stroke | 6.4 in 165.1 mm |
| Displacement | 893.39 in³ 14.6 l |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterlockwise Counterlockwise |
| Configuration | In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Refill Capacity | 34 L (9 gal) 34 L (9 gal) |
| Governor | Mechanical Mechanical |
| Oil Change Interval | 250 hrs 250 hrs |
| Cooling | Heat exchanger or keel-cooled Heat exchanger or keel-cooled |
Dimensions & Weights
| Length | 57.25 in 1454.2 mm |
| Dry Weight - Approximate | 2921 lb 1325 kg |
| Height | 50.33 in 1278.5 mm |
| Width | 35.96 in 913.5 mm |
3406C Standard Equipment
Flywheel and Flywheel Housing
- SAE 1 flywheel housing
Cooling System
- Keel cooling with jacket water pump
- Expansion tank & connections
Exhaust System
- Water cooled manifold
- 6 inch Exhaust flange
Air Inlet System
- Turbo and Aftercooler
- Air cleaner
Mounting System
- Front & rear supports
Charging System
- Charging alternator (12 / 24 V selection)
Starting System
- Starting motor (12 / 24 V selection)
3406C Optional Equipment
Cooling System
- Sea water pump
- Heat exchanger
Fuel System
- Duplex Fuel Filtration
General
- Auxiliary Drive
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Marine Power Systems
3406C
Selected
- Power Range
- 365-400 bhp (272-298 bkW)
- 365-400 bhp (272-298 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1800 rpm
- 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- Non-Certified
- Non-Certified
Marine Power Systems
C32B
- Power Range
- 1200 - 1700 bhp (895 - 1268 bkW)
- 1200 - 1700 bhp (895 - 1268 bkW)
- Speed Range
- 1600 - 2300 rpm
- 1600 - 2300 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, IMO II/III, U.S. EPA Tier 4
- IMO II, IMO II/III, U.S. EPA Tier 4
Marine Power Systems
3512C
- Power Range
- 1281 - 2552 bhp
- 1281 - 2552 bhp
- Speed Range
- 1200 - 1800 rpm
- 1200 - 1800 rpm
- Emissions
- IMO II, China II
- IMO II, China II
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