1980/08/11 Caterpillar


New Oil Filter Base Has Larger Oil Passages; Some Bases Need Modification{1306}

Usage:


3304, 3306 Engines With Spacer Plate Cylinder Blocks In All Applications

Description of Change: A new oil filter base is used on 3304 and 3306 Engines in all applications. The new base assembly has larger oil passages, so there is less resistance to the flow of oil. This improves the oil pressure in the engine oil system for better lubrication.

Adaptable As: Direct replacement when the new parts are used together.

NOTE: Because of the changes made to the shape of the base, some of the first new bases have been found to need a small modification if they are to be installed on a 3304 Engine that has a spacer plate cylinder block. One side of the base makes contact with a boss on the cylinder block, and approximately 2.03 mm (.080") must be ground off either the filter base or the boss on the cylinder block for clearance. The illustration shows the location on the fitler base where clearance is needed. If any of these bases are in your parts stock, either: 1) Use the bases on 3306 Engines, 2) Grind the necessary clearance, or 3) Return the bases and order new 8N6212 Base Assemblies.


Location to grind clearance on filter base.

Caterpillar Information System:

1980/08/11 6V2196 Microscope Available For Inspection Purposes{0653}
1980/08/11 6V3030 Digital Multimeter, 6V3031 Case And 6V3032 Test Lead Kit Are Now Available For Troubleshooting Electrical Circuits And Components{0651}
1980/08/04 Pistons Which Use Keystone-Type Rings Can Be Installed In Place Of Pistons Which Use Rectangular-Type Rings{1215,1214,1213}
1980/08/04 The Service Publications Information Feedback System{0374}
1980/08/04 New Bend Specification For Used Or Field Reground Crankshafts{1202}
1980/07/14 Some Nuts Used On Main Bearing Caps Are Smaller Than Standard Size Across The Flat Sides{1203}
1980/07/14 Two New Front Power Take-Off Groups Are Available{3055}
1980/07/14 Use The 6V2056 Rod And 6V2057 Point To Find True Top Center{0653}
1980/06/30 New Planetary Group Has Gears Which Operate With Lower Noise Levels{3301,3304}
1980/06/30 Kysor Air-Operated Shutdown Actuators For 3406, 3408, 1693 Truck Engines{7400,1265}
1980/06/23 Follow Correct Procedures For Installation Of Fuel Filters And Priming The Fuel Systems{1261,1258}
1980/06/23 Check Journal Hardness On Reground Crankshafts{1202,1203,1219,1230}
1980/08/11 Improved Piston Ring Used At Turbine End Of Turbocharger{1052,1053,1077}
1980/08/11 New Single Key Lock System Uses The Same Standard Key For All Locks{7300,7550}
1980/08/11 Improved Power Takeoff Service Kits{3055}
1980/08/11 Carbon Cutting On Thrust Side Of Piston Top Land Is Normal Condition For Pistons With Offset (Not In Center) Pin Bores{1213,1214}
1980/08/11 Higher Capacity Auxiliary Pump Group Is Now Available{1371}
1980/08/18 Alcohol Fuels Are Not Recommended For Use In Caterpillar Diesel Engines At The Present Time{1280,0374}
1980/08/18 Some Valve Lifter Assemblies Have A Black Color On The Finished Surface{1209}
1980/08/25 Service Meter Correction Decal Available{7478,7480}
1980/08/25 Vibration Isolators Used With Vacuum Switches For Air Filter Service Indicators{7452,1051,1054}
1980/08/25 Special Bolts Available For Better Protection Against Modifications Of Fuel System And Governor Settings{1264,1278}
1980/09/01 Four Fabricated Tools Available For Use During Disassembly And Assembly Of Piston-Type Hydraulic Motors{5058,0622}
1980/09/01 6V2086 And 6V2087 Seal And Wear Sleeve Installers Available{0622,1160,1161}
Back to top
The names Caterpillar, John Deere, JD, JCB, Hyundai or any other original equipment manufacturers are registered trademarks of the respective original equipment manufacturers. All names, descriptions, numbers and symbols are used for reference purposes only.
CH-Part.com is in no way associated with any of the manufacturers we have listed. All manufacturer's names and descriptions are for reference only.