1982/02/24 Caterpillar


New Inlet And Exhaust Valves And Exhaust Inserts Available

Usage:


3304 And 3306 Industrial Engines Built To 1W2468 And 1W2469 Arrangements

Description of Change: New cylinder head groups with new valves and exhaust inserts are used on the above engines. These new cylinder head groups are used in engines made for use in underground mining equipment, where high exhaust back pressure and high exhaust temperatures are present. The new valves and inserts are made to be used with higher exhaust temperatures.

The former valves and inserts are still used in applications with lower exhaust temperature.

Adaptable As: The new parts are in effect with Serial Number 23C1818 (3304 Engine) and 2B15964 (3306 Engine) built to 1W2468 and 1W2469 Arrangements. The new parts are direct replacements for the former parts on earlier engines, as shown in the chart.

Caterpillar Information System:

1982/02/24 New Poppet Valve Will Decrease Chatter
1982/02/24 New Main Bearings And Connecting Rod Bearings Have Thicker Layer Of Surface Material
1982/02/24 Engine Storage; Engine Start-Up After Storage
1982/02/24 New Fuel Nozzle Adapter Assembly Used
1982/02/24 New Camshaft Has Improved Profile (Shape) Of Exhaust Cams
1982/02/24 New Engine Testing And Adjusting Tools Give More Accuracy And Longer Service Life
1982/02/24 List Of Service Publications
1982/02/24 "SIRS User Instructions" Available
1982/02/10 New Flywheel Assemblies Used
1982/02/10 Gasket Kits
1982/02/10 New Crankshaft Seal Group Has Assembled Rear Seal And Wear Sleeve
1982/02/10 Bent Lever For Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid Can Cause Low Engine Performance
1982/02/24 New Idler Shaft Used In Fuel Transfer Pumps
1982/02/24 Use 6V6035 Hardness Tester On Crankshafts
1982/02/24 Use The Correct Governor For Parallel Applications
1982/03/17 New Diaphragm Used In Fuel Ratio Control
1982/03/17 New Adapters And O-Ring Seals Used In Aftercooler Group
1982/03/17 Correct Lubrication Procedure Will Prevent Damage To Fan Drive
1982/03/17 New Gasket Used In Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
1982/03/17 Improved Bearing Used In Rear Power Takeoff Groups
1982/03/17 Heavy Duty Air Cleaner Available, With Precleaner And Automatic Dust Ejector
1982/03/17 New Double-Wall Fuel Injection Lines Group And Fuel Drain Group Available As Attachments For Protection Against Fuel Leakage
1982/03/17 Brass Plug Used To Prevent Corrosion
1982/04/07 Reconditioning Of Bridge Wear Seat Is Permitted; Will Prevent Bridge Replacement When Not Necessary
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