Reference Chart For Major Production Changes On 3208 Engines{0374,0375,1000}
Usage:
All 3208 Engines
Several major changes have been made during the production of 3208 Engines. These changes have improved the performance and service life of the engines.
Most of these changes have been announced in Service Magazine. The chart which follows has the titles, pages and dates of the Service Magazine articles which told of some of the major changes. It can be used as a fast reference for information on these engines.
Caterpillar Information System:
1981/10/19 New Washers Make A Better Seal In Aftercooler Water Pumps{1363}
1981/10/19 Wrong Fuel Setting Information Given In Microfiche{0374,1251,1264,1257}
1981/10/19 Use Shorter Lubrication Periods Under Severe Operating Conditions{7500}
1981/10/19 FT1565 Valve Guide Removal And Installation Tool{0623,0624,1104}
1981/10/12 FT1561 Cylinder Liner Storage Cabinet{0632}
1981/10/12 Engine Slobbering; New Piston And Rings Used{1214,1215,1000,1225,1104,1052}
1981/10/12 Use Of Engine Supports On Flywheel Housing Can Change Face And Bore Runout Measurements{1157}
1981/10/12 New Cylinder Block Permits Use Of A Small-Frame Turbocharger{1201,1052}
1981/10/05 Bolt Torque Specifications Changed For Crankshaft Pulley And Power Take-Off Adapter{1205,1165}
1981/10/05 New Piston Ring Group For Parts Service In Natural Gas Applications{1215}
1981/10/05 New Torque Specifications For Flared And O-Ring Fittings{5057,7553}
1981/10/05 Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Stands And Kits Now Available From Caterpillar Parts Department{0623,0626}
1981/10/26 Improved Head Gasket Has Larger Fire Ring To Decrease Fretting {1101,1201}
1981/10/26 "Athena" Supports HBM's Field Servicemen {0374}
1981/10/26 Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Seals Better {1259,1286}
1981/11/02 Caterpillar Service Tools Are Going Metric {0650}
1981/11/02 More Equipment Available For Reconditioning Track Rollers {4180,0621,0674}
1981/11/02 Steel Retainer Clips For Sure Seal Connectors Used In Electrical Harnesses {0683,1408,7553}
1981/11/02 Correct Power Connection Prevents Damage To Diagnostic Service Tools {0651}
1981/11/09 New 6V3010 Puller Group (Cross Bar Type) Is Easier To Use In Many Applications{0621}
1981/11/09 New Basic Turbocharger Group Prevents Possible Failures Of Compressor Wheel{1052}
1981/11/09 New Parts And Assembly Procedure Used On Main Shaft{3306}
1981/11/09 Part Number For Fuel Injection Pump Group In New Location{1253,1286}
1981/11/09 Use FT1566 Valve Spring Compressor For Installation And Removal Of Valves{0622,1108}