1982/07/19 Caterpillar


New Air Starting Motor Group Available{1451}

Usage:


D379, D398, D399 Industrial, Marine and Generator Set Engines;
G379, G398, G399 Natural Gas Engines

Description of Change: Two new air starting motor groups are available for use on the above engines. These new groups can be used in right or left hand mountings with standard or opposite-standard engine rotation. The starting motors have a stronger pinion shaft and increased torque capacity.

Adaptable To: The new 8N8418 and 8N8474 Motor Groups are in effect and adaptable to the engines with the serial numbers shown in the chart. These new motor groups are not direct replacements for the former motor groups, which are still available. Because of the large number of parts needed for installation and the different types of installations that are available, the parts needed for the earlier engines are not shown in this article.

Caterpillar Information System:

1982/07/19 Temporary Use Of Secondary Oil Filter Can Prevent Damage To Rebuilt Engines{1307,1318,1157}
1982/07/19 Predelivery Inspections{7588}
1982/07/19 Analyzing A Major Engine Failure{1000}
1982/07/19 Torque Multiplier Changed To Prevent Lock Up Problems{0614}
1982/07/19 Oil Passage Plugs Are No Longer Installed In Crankshafts For Parts Service{1202}
1982/07/19 New Service Tools: 31 And 55 Ton Center Hole Hydraulic Cylinders And Relief Valve{0623}
1982/07/12 Caterpillar-Built Industrial Engines Available In New Machines{0371,1000}
1982/07/12 Excessive Oil Consumption: Check The Accuracy Of The Oil Level Gauge{1302,1316,1318}
1982/07/12 New Main And Connecting Rod Bearings Have A Thicker Layer Of Lead-Tin Overlay (Surface Material){1230,1203,1219}
1982/07/12 New Gear Type Pump Primes Itself At Start-Up{3310,3314}
1982/07/05 Decal For Track Press Information Revised{0624,4169,4170,4175}
1982/07/05 Service Parts Available For The 6V200 Hydraulic Wrench{0623}
1982/07/19 Change Made To Fuel Nozzle Assembly; New Bleed Screw Used{1254}
1982/08/09 Seat Belt Safety{7327}
1982/08/09 New Fuel Injection Nozzle Assembly Gives More Constant Valve Opening Pressure{1254}
1982/08/09 New Bearing Standard: Quantity Of One Part Number Now Has Both Halves Of The Bearing{7551}
1982/08/09 New Torque Specification For Fuel Injection Pump Bushing{1251,1253}
1982/08/16 Make Set Point Measurements Easier With The 6V4060 Engine Set Point Indicator{0651}
1982/08/16 New Hardened Gears Used In Engine Camshaft Assemblies And Accessory Drives{1207,1212}
1982/08/16 Fuel Line Hoses Can Be Damaged In Locations Between Engine And Vehicle Components{1274}
1982/08/16 New Compression Ring Available For Control Of Excessive Oil Consumption{1215}
1982/08/16 New Serial Numbers For 3208 Truck Engines{0375}
1982/08/16 Improved Gasket Available For Engine Oil And BrakeSaver Oil Cooler{1350,1155}
1982/08/16 Modification Of 2P8315 Bracket Assembly{0652,1286}
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