1984/02/15 Caterpillar


3406B Truck Engines Available

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New 3406B Engines are available for use in trucks. These engines have several improvements over the former 3406 Engines. Some of these improvements area new fuel system, automatic timing advance and an improved cylinder block. A new high-lift camshaft, double valve springs and an improved turbocharger are also part of the new 3406B Truck Engine.

The new 3406B Engines use the New Scroll Fuel System. This fuel system includes a new fuel transfer pump, fuel injection pump and fuel injection nozzles and nozzle adapters.

The new fuel transfer pump is a piston type pump that is mounted directly on the fuel injection pump. This new piston-type pump will have a longer service life than the former gear-type transfer pump.

The new fuel injection pump operates at pressures up to 103 500 kPa (15,000 psi). This high injection pressure results in a shorter injection duration. More complete combustion is the result.

The fuel injection nozzles have smaller orifices in the tip. These smaller orifices and increased fuel pressure result in a better spray pattern and more complete combustion.

A new automatic timing advance is used on the 3406B Engines. The new timing advance unit can adjust the rate of advance as well as the amount of the advance. The former unit was not adjustable.

An improved cylinder block is also used in the 3406B Engines. These new blocks have a top deck that is thicker.

New turbochargers are used on the 3406B Truck Engines. These new turbochargers have compressor wheels with improved blades. These blades improve the effeciency of the turobcharger.

New high lift camshafts are also used in the new truck engines. These camshafts give an improved flow of air and exhaust through the engine.

Information about the 3406B Engines is available in:

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1984/02/15 Parts Service Information For Pistons
1984/02/15 Remanufactured Cylinder Head Assemblies
1984/02/15 New Service Tools Available
1984/02/15 Some Crankshafts Must Be Tufftride Hardened After A Regrind
1984/02/15 Procedure To Remove Sharp Edges From Fuel Racks
1984/02/15 Remanufactured Connecting Rod Assemblies
1984/02/15 New Cylinder Head Assembly Made With A Different Material
1984/02/15 New Service Center For 6V2192 Injection Transducer
1984/02/15 Correct Wiring And Fuse Must Be Used For Correct Operation Of Shut-Off Solenoid Group
1984/02/15 New Plastic Impeller Will Help Improve Service Life Of Water Pump Seal
1984/02/15 Fuel System Manual Bleed Valve Removed; Drain Lines Group Added
1984/02/15 New Water Temperature Regulator Helps Prevent Engine Overcooling
1984/02/15 Several Temperature Detectors Available For 6V6996 And 6V7118 Induction Bearing Heaters
1984/02/15 List Of Service Publications
1984/04/04 Parts Service Engine Information Plate Available
1984/04/04 New Adapter Assemblies And Clamps Used To Hold Fuel Nozzles In Position
1984/04/04 List of Service Publications
1984/04/04 Information For Ordering FLEX-HONES And Grit Sizes For Reconditioning Cylinder Liners Or Cylinder Block Bores
1984/04/04 6V7925 Fuel Rate Indicator Is Available
1984/04/04 Service Tools With Dual Scale (U.S. Standard And Metric) Will Again Be Available
1984/04/04 Remanufactured Undersize Crankshafts Are Available
1984/04/04 Fuel Setting And Air Fuel Ratio Control Adjustment Tools For 3406B Engines
1984/04/04 6V3176 Relief Valve Available For Center Hole Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinders
1984/04/04 Make Sure There Is Clearance Between Cylinder Head And Fuel Injection Pump Housing When A New Cylinder Head Is Installed
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