Extended operation after a head gasket failure or filler band leakage can allow erosion or corrosion on the liner flange to cylinder block joint(s). Excessive…
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Thoroughly clean both sides of the steel spacer plate with a wire wheel or “Scotchbrite” pad. Use caution when cleaning around the liner hole with…
There are several factors which affect the amount of material that can be removed from the surface of a cylinder head. These include valve projections,…
Cylinder Head – Bottom Deck Remove the cylinder head from the engine to expose the bottom deck sealing surface. Before cleaning or machining of the…
Coolant loss and aeration can be caused by reasons other than combustion gas leakage past the head gasket fire ring seal. Air can enter the…
These instructions cover the installation of 3S6610 Cage in place of 2S1489 Cage or 2S4699 Cage in water pumps on both 4 and 6 cylinder,…
3300, 3400 Series and 6.25″ Bore Vee Engines Introduction This instruction gives the procedure for inspecting and installing water pump seal groups. Correct inspection and…
Machines With Air-To-Air Aftercoolers or Oil-To-Air Oil Coolers SUPPLEMENT: 10/17/77 SERVICE MAGAZINE, SEPTEMBER 5, 1977, PAGE 5, “Field Repair of Cooler Cores Made of Aluminum”.…
Some Caterpillar products use oil coolers which are constructed with nonmetallic parts. These oil coolers are referred to as “Rubber End Sheet” oil coolers because…
All Caterpillar-Built Gas Engines Caterpillar-built gas engines are being used more and more in gas compression units for petroleum applications. As a result, both users…