Preventive Maintenance (PM) Kits Available For 3116 Truck Engines{7258,0645,1261,1318,1352,7542}
Usage:
Two preventive maintenance filter kits are available for 3116 Truck Engines. The parts in each kit are listed in the chart.
The 8T9190 Sampling Bottle is for use with 7X3387 Sampling Valve and 8C3445 Dust Cover. The sampling valve can be installed on the left side of the engine in the cast oil manifold, located below the center side cover.
These kits do not include the 9L2169 Element Air Cleaner for the air compressor, since not all engines are so equipped.
Caterpillar Information System:
1990/03/05 New Fuel Inlet Fitting Eliminates Breakage; New Screen Used In Inlet Fitting{1250,1252,1261}
1990/03/05 Changing Mounting Position Of 9F3099 And 302266 Magnetic Switches (Relays) May Extend Service Life{1426}
1990/03/05 Do Not Use Lubricant On Sticking Start (Ignition) Switches{1416}
1990/03/05 4C5623 Smoke Candles Can Help Locate Air Leaks in Cab{7301,7325}
1990/02/26 New Inlet/Exhaust Valve With Improved Valve Seat Angle, New Valve Guide, New Cylinder Head Assemblies With New Inlet Valve Seats {1100,1103,1104,1105}
1990/02/26 Welded Crankshafts {1202}
1990/02/26 Improved Head Gasket Used; Service Tips {1124,1216,1221,7568}
1990/02/26 New Water Temperature Regulator Used {1355,1353}
1990/02/26 Improved 1W2076 Cover Used In Fuel Ratio Control Group {1278}
1990/02/26 Resealing Engine Plugs And Fittings; New 5P3413 Pipe Sealant (with Teflon) Available {0649,1100,1200}
1990/02/26 Cat Natural Gas Engine Oil (NGEO) Available For NACD Only {1318}
1990/02/26 Caterpillar Parts And Service Information Available On Dealer Computer Terminals (NACD Dealers Only) {0331,0336,0374,0375}
1990/03/05 2N4620 Rubber Drive Block Reinstated For Parts Service{3305}
1990/03/05 New Plug Used In Front Housing For Fuel Injection Control Group{1151,1298}
1990/03/05 New Basic Turbocharger Groups And Cartridge Groups With Improved Compressor Seals, Thrust Bearings, And Hollow Shaft For Reduced Heat Soak{1053,1077}
1990/03/05 New Piston Pin Retainer Used In 3600 Family Of Engines{1214}
1990/03/12 New Loupe (Magnifier) Available For Inspecting Failed Or Broken Parts{0777}
1990/03/12 New Hand-Held Microfiche Reader Available{0354,0374}
1990/03/12 New Rear Gear Group Has Spur Gears Instead Of Helical Gears For Longer Service Life{1204,1206,1212}
1990/03/12 Shorter Bolt Used To Hold Oil Pan Drain Cover{1302}
1990/03/12 Idle Shutdown Timer Used In Auxiliary Power Applications{1705,1706,4267}
1990/03/12 9W2126 Module (Relay Module){7490}
1990/03/19 New Air Conditioner Thermostatic Switches Used {7337}
1990/03/19 Possible Overvoltage Conditions From Output Of VR3 Voltage Regulator {4467,4474}