Crankshaft Failures; New Thrust Plate
Usage:
All 3408 and 3412 Engines
Description of Change: A new crankshaft thrust plate is used on 3408 and 3412 Engines. The new thrust plate has an 11% increase in the thrust area which will permit the plate to withstand high thrust bearing loads and operate at a lower temperature than the former thrust plate.
Adaptable To: The new 1W5252 Plate is a direct replacement for the former 7N8947 Plate in 3408 and 3412 Engines.
Caterpillar Information System:
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1981/04/22 List Of Service Publications
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