New Service Tools Available
Usage:
The chart shows new tools available from Caterpillar. More detailed information is given in the Tool Announcement for each tool. The Tool Announcements have been distributed and a copy should be filed in the Tool Guide.
Some tools have a Special Instruction that shows how to use the tool. If available, the Special Instruction Form Number is shown in the last column of the chart along with the Tool Announcement form number.
See your Caterpillar dealer for additional information about these tools or for drawings of the Fabricated Tools.
Caterpillar Information System:
1985/12/01 Later 3406B And 3408B Truck Engines Have Higher Minimum Coolant Temperatures
1985/12/01 Gasket Leakage On Aftermarket Fuel Filters
1985/12/01 New, Tougher Gasket Used Between Block And Front Housing
1985/12/01 Use Care When Handling Turbocharger Compressor Wheels
1985/12/01 Canister Size Of Coolant Conditioner Element Has Changed
1985/12/01 New Ratchet Wrenches Available For Tube Fittings
1985/12/01 Service Life Of Oem Primary Fuel Filters
1985/12/01 New Fuel Ratio Control Group Used On Engines Equipped With New Scroll Fuel System
1985/12/01 Faster Response Water Temperature Regulators; Service Simplified
1985/12/01 Bolt Removed From Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
1985/12/01 Crankshaft Seal Usage On 3400 Series Truck Engines
1985/11/01 Caterpillar Offers Remanufactured Turbocharged 3208 Engines At Significant Savings
1986/01/01 Put Grease On Front Crankshaft Seal Before Installing The Crankshaft Pulley And Damper
1986/01/01 Fuel Sulfur Analyzer Available
1986/01/01 Oil Total Base Number (TBN) Test Kit Available
1986/01/01 How To Use Temperature And Pressure Probes With Self-Sealing Probe Adapter Groups
1986/02/01 High Silicates In Antifreeze
1986/02/01 New 8T2998 Lubricant Available
1986/02/01 Longer Bolts Used In Turbocharger Air Lines Groups
1986/02/01 Truck Engine Performance Checklist Available For North American Dealers
1986/02/01 New Cylinder Liner Available
1986/02/01 Special Instructions Packaged With Turbocharger Cartridge Repair Kits May Be Incorrect
1986/02/01 Incorrect Air Compressor Installation Can Cause An Early Failure
1986/02/01 Attention "New" Caterpillar BrakeSaver Owners!