3204 Industrial Engines Caterpillar

Remove And Install Piston Cooling Orifices

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a. remove crankshaft and gear

NOTE: The piston cooling orifices are installed in the No. 2 and 4 main bearing bosses in the cylinder block. See illustration B 18488X1 on Page 115. A replacement is necessary only if they are damaged. Normally it will only be necessary to be sure the orifices are clean.

1. Use a soft punch to remove four orifices (1) from the cylinder block.

2. Use tool (A) to install the orifices in main bearing bosses No. 2 and 4 until they are against the counterbore. Be sure the orifices are open after they are installed.

END BY:

a. install crankshaft and gear