New, One-Piece Valve Lifter Used
Usage:
3208 (90N48669-Up, 75V6743-Up) Industrial and Marine Engines
Description of Change: Starting with the above Serial Numbers, new valve lifters of a different design are used in U.S.-built 3208 Industrial and Marine Engines.
The new valve lifters are of a one-piece, solid design.
Adaptable To: The new 9N5786 Valve Lifter is a direct replacement for the former 9L9630 Tappet Assembly for all 3200 and 3100 Series Engines.
Also, the new 9N5786 Valve Lifters can be used together with the former 9L9630 Tappet Assembly in an engine.
Caterpillar Information System:
1981/01/28 New Camshaft Has Improved Profile (Shape) Of Exhaust Cam To Extend Service Life
1981/01/28 New Aftercooler Core Has Copper-Nickel Tubes For Increased Strength
1981/01/28 New Exhaust Manifold Has Slip-Joint Connections
1981/01/28 Inspection And Test Procedures To Follow When Fuel Ratio Control Does Not Operate Correctly
1981/01/28 Pipe With Orifice Now Used In Regulator And Housing Groups For Cooling Systems
1981/01/28 New Chart Has "D379, D398, D399 Lubrication And Maintenance Checklist"
1981/01/28 6V3150 Engine Pressure Group And 6V3121 Multitach Group Are Available For Testing Engines
1981/01/21 Thicker Layer Of Chrome Now Used On Governor Spring Guide To Extend Its Service Life
1981/01/21 FT1576 Puller Plate Used For Removal Of Crankshaft Gear; Drawings For FT1576 Puller Plate Can Be Used For Modification Of Existing Puller Plate
1981/01/21 Exhaust Elbow Support Improved
1981/01/21 List Of Service Publications
1981/01/21 Use 2P2333 Manifold Sealer On Exhaust Manifold Slip Joints (Junction) During Assembly
1981/01/28 Corrected "5.4" 60°V Main Bearing Selection Guide" Is Now Available
1981/03/04 High Concentration Of Aluminum In Oil Analysis Can Be The Result Of Rocker Arm Support Wear
1981/03/04 Changes Have Been Made To Caterpillar Service Literature
1981/03/04 Two New Oil Filter Assemblies Available; Always Use Correct Oil Filter And Follow Caterpillar Change Intervals
1981/03/04 List Of Service Publications
1981/03/04 Later Pistons Have A Smaller Number Of Drain Holes In Oil Ring Groove
1981/03/04 Pipe Plug Added To Rear Of Cylinder Block Prevents Oil Leakage Into Flywheel Housing
1981/03/04 Check Oil Level Carefully To Prevent Operation With Too Much Oil In Engine Crankcase
1981/03/04 Two New Exhaust Manifolds Available For Replacement Of Single Rear Manifold To Prevent Broken Studs
1981/04/01 Special Studs And Nuts Available For Exhaust Manifolds On Engines Used In Heavy Load Conditions
1981/04/01 6V4163 Bit And 6V4164 Driver Now Available For Removal Of Bolts For Flyweight Carrier
1981/04/01 Brass Plug Now Used Instead Of Steel Plug In Sea Water Aftercooler