Engine Identification Caterpillar D318

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miamicrane

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Hi. I'm trying to determine what this engine was originally intended for. It was installed on a Paddle Wheel River Barge that was docked in St. Louis, Mo. I did some research and believe that D318 Engines with a prefix 3V were originally intended for Generators, 6V were for marine applications but I don't know what 5V applications were intended for... The person who had the Paddle Wheel boat said He believed the engine originally came out of a D6 Dozer and it was rebuilt and converted to power a hydraulic pump to run the paddle wheel motors. If anyone has any information that could help I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks... also, I'm kinda old school so if someone wants to call my cell its 305-780-3902 and I live in Key West, FL. Thanks...
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The 5V series D318 are industrial engines for various applications. 5V7627 is a 1949 production unit in the 5V5001 to 5V17499 production series.

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The 5V series D318 are industrial engines for various applications. 5V7627 is a 1949 production unit in the 5V5001 to 5V17499 production series.

Great to finally know the year. Thanks.

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