6V3184 Brush Group Available To Clean Crankshaft Oil Passages
Usage:
All Caterpillar Engines
The 6V3184 Brush Group is available to clean the crankshafts on all Caterpillar engines.
During an engine overhaul, it is necessary to remove all the plugs and clean all the oil passages in the crankshaft.
Two brushes, one 8 mm (.31") in diameter and the other 11 mm (.43") in diameter, come in the group.
"Guideline For Reusable Parts-Visual Inspection Of Crankshafts," Form No. SEBF8043 has complete instructions for the removal of plugs, which brush to use and how to clean the oil passages in the crankshaft.
Brushes in the 6V3184 Brush Group.
Caterpillar Information System:
1980/10/22 New Tools Available For Installation Of Crankshaft Seals And Wear Sleeves
1980/10/22 New Basic Oil Pump Groups Use Hardened Gears For Longer Service Life
1980/10/22 Understand The Effects Of Extended Oil And Filter Change Intervals
1980/10/01 Use Only Caterpillar Water Separator Elements
1980/10/01 Use Starter To Turn Crankshaft For 30 Seconds Or Until Oil Pressure Gauge Shows Pressure, Before Engine Is Started
1980/10/01 Do Not Use Room Temperature Vulcanizer Compounds Or Silicone Rubber Cements On O-Ring Seals In Engines; Do Not Use Too Much As Gasket Material
1980/10/01 6V3071 Seal Guide Keeps Seal In Position During Installation Of Transfer Pump
1980/10/01 New Timing Advance Weight Used
1980/10/01 Reverse Flow Check Valves And Check Valves With A Groove Can Not Be Used In Place Of Each Other
1980/10/01 Some Test Procedures And Specifications Changed For 9L6884 Fuel Injection Nozzle Assemblies
1980/10/01 List Of Service Publications
1980/10/01 Woodward 2301 Speed Control (8N1731 Speed Control Group) Can Be Adapted For Use As Field Test Instrument
1980/10/22 Crankshaft Now Has A Fillet Radius At Front Main Bearing Journal
1980/10/22 Pressure Relief Fitting Added To Fan Drive Hub For More Positive Lubrication Of Front Bearing
1980/10/22 List Of Correct Fuel Injection Nozzle Assemblies To Use For Different Engine Applications
1980/11/12 Special Tools Available To Tighten Retainer Nuts For Clutch Drive Hubs Of 7211 And 7221 Marine Transmissions
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1980/11/12 Double-Check Those Dimensions
1980/11/12 Take A Little Time: Check The "Supplements" Section Regularly For Important Information About Existing Publications
1980/11/12 Check Valve Added To Hydramechanical Shut-Off
1980/11/12 Inspect All Engine Oil And Fuel Filter Elements Before Installation
1980/11/12 Check For Correct Spring Retainer On Oil Pump Bypass Valve When Oil Pan Is Removed
1980/11/12 Coolant Conditioner Elements Are Now Available For 3208 Engines
1980/11/12 Improved Cable Assembly For Mechanical Shut-Off Group