New Gasket Used In Front Housing Group{1166,1162,1151}
Usage:
All 3304 and 3306 Engines
Description of Change: A new gasket is used in the front housing group on 3304 and 3306 Engines. The new gasket is of a different design, which makes a better seal between the front housing and the plate assembly.
Adaptable As: The new 1W3900 Gasket is a direct replacement for the 8N533 Gasket, which was canceled.
Caterpillar Information System:
1981/06/29 Ring Now Used To Hold Bearing In Auxiliary Drive Group{1165}
1981/06/22 Larger Air Cleaner Used For Less Restriction To Air Flow{1051}
1981/06/22 Cylinder Liners Can Now Be Reconditioned Automatically{0664,0674,1216}
1981/06/22 6V3145 Leveler Now Available{0644}
1981/06/15 Plastic Cases Now Available For Electronic Testing And Diagnostic Equipment{0630,0650}
1981/06/15 Procedure To Stop Lubricant Leakage From Flexible Couplings{3252}
1981/06/08 Remanufactured Clutch Plates Available For Power Shift Transmissions{3155,0375}
1981/06/08 Troubleshooting Water In Shut-Off Solenoid Housing{1259}
1981/06/08 Inspect Piston Skirts During Engine Overhaul Procedures{1214,1213}
1981/06/01 Hardened Nuts And Higher Torque Now Used In Ahead And Astern Clutch Groups{3302}
1981/06/01 New Service Meter Used In Mechanical Shutoff Group{7478}
1981/06/01 Some Single Part Numbers Have Two Half Bearings{7551}
1981/06/29 New Inlet And Exhaust Valves And Valve Guides Have Tighter Fit To Prevent Corrosion And Guide Wear{1104,1105,1101,1103,1108,1109}
1981/06/29 Use 6V4828 Snap Ring Pliers To Remove Snap Rings From Turbocharger Housing{0610,1052}
1981/06/29 New Gasket Used For End Cover On Inlet Manifold{1058}
1981/06/29 Tube Added To Prevent Air Leakage In Pressure Regulator{3012,3165,3166,3186}
1981/06/29 Some Parts Books And Microfiche Show Wrong Governor And Fuel Pump Drive Groups For Specific Engines{1288,0374}
1981/07/06 6V3176 Relief Valve Available For Center Hole Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinders{0623}
1981/07/06 New Turbocharger, Turbocharger Oil Line And Aftercooler Air Lines Group Used{1052}
1981/07/06 Mailing Of Engine News And Truck Engine News Microfiche Libraries{0374}
1981/07/06 All Size Identification Marks On Engine Bearings Are Now Shown In Millimeters{1000,1230,1219,1203}
1981/07/06 New Retainers Used To Hold Oil Pump Output Tube In Manifold{3314}
1981/07/06 Single Connector Prevents Leakage From Fuel Filter Lines Groups{1274,1262}
1981/07/06 Stronger Fitting Used With Sending Unit For Oil Pressure Gauge{7457,7451,3310,3314}