New Connecting Rod And Main Bearings Have Thicker Layer Of Surface Material
Usage:
3304, 3306, D330, D333 Industrial And Marine Engines
Description of Change: New connecting rod and main bearings for the above engines have a thicker layer of surface material (lead tin overlay) for longer service life. The bearing wall thickness and journal clearance specifications have not changed.
Adaptable As: The new bearings are direct replacements for the former bearings as shown in the chart.
Caterpillar Information System:
1982/10/20 List Of Service Publications
1982/10/20 Improvement To 1N4679 Control Rod Assembly Increases Range Of Adjustment For Rack
1982/10/20 Extended Storage Procedures
1982/10/20 New Water Pump Uses New Seal And Impeller
1982/10/20 Engine Slobbering; New Piston And Rings Used
1982/10/20 Wider Crankshaft Gear Used
1982/10/20 Bulged Capsule-Type Fuel Nozzles
1982/10/20 Improvements Made To Marine Transmissions
1982/10/20 New Coolant Level Switch Used
1982/10/20 New Fuel Nozzle Test Sheet Available
1982/10/20 Electrical System Voltage Must Be Limited To A Maximum Of 40 Volts With Woodward Model 2301 Governors
1982/10/20 Altronic III Ignition Systems Available
1982/10/20 Reconditioning Of Oil Pump Covers
1982/10/20 Improved Valve Cover Seal
1982/10/20 Planned Engine Repairs
1982/10/20 Fuel In The Cooling System Or Coolant In The Engine Oil Can Result From Cracked Fuel Nozzle Adapter
1982/10/20 New Main And Connecting Rod Bearings Have A Thicker Layer Of Lead-Tin Overlay (Surface Material)
1982/10/20 New Head Gasket Improves Seal Between Block And Liner Flange
1982/10/20 FT1698 Driver Can Be Used For Reconditioning Of Governor Housing
1982/10/20 New Fasteners Used For Fuel Injection Lines
1982/10/20 Improvement To Engine Overspeed Alarm System
1982/10/20 Do Not Use A Wire Brush On Fuel Nozzles
1982/11/10 Mechanical Shutoff Groups Changed To Prevent Vibration Of Oil Line Tubes
1982/11/10 Improvements To Generator-Mounted Control Panels