Usage:
NOTE: The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
NOTE: This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS0" as Part Number, "7755" as Group Number, and "96" as Description Code.
Termination Date
December 31, 1992Problem
The cylinder block may crack on certain 3306B Truck Engines at the upper right rear flywheel housing mounting bolt hole. Water leaks can result.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
3306B (63Z2650-14950)
Parts Needed
- 1 - 8C6714 Gasket Kit
- 1 - 8C6715 Gasket Kit
- 1 - 7N0200 Gasket
- 1 - 8N5928 Gasket
- 1 - 5P9567 Gasket Kit
- 1 - 0R3044 Short Block*
- 1 - 8T1622 Gasket Kit
- 1 - 8T6617 Gasket Kit
- 1 - 6V5976 Gasket Kit
- 1 - 8C6715 Gasket Kit
*This short block contains higher compression ratio pistons to help alleviate white smoke complaints.
Action Required
Remove the engine and replace the block with a 0R3044 Short Block. Use the new gaskets and gasket kits.
Service Claim Allowances
Parts Disposition
Any parts removed (with the exception of cores used for Caterpillar Remanufactured parts) can be rendered useless and scrapped immediately upon completion of the repair.