New Connecting Rod Is Tapered In Piston Pin Area
Usage:
D330C, D333C, 3304, 3306 Engines In All Applications
Description of Change: New connecting rods are used in rod and piston groups for the above engines in all applications. The new connecting rods have the sides tapered at the upper end, in the area of the piston pin bore. This improved design is similar to the design of connecting rods used in several other models.
Adaptable As: Direct replacement. Each new connecting rod assembly is a direct replacement for the former connecting rod assembly as shown in the chart. The new and former connecting rods can be mixed in the same engine.
Caterpillar Information System:
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