Procedure To Repair Damaged Oil Pan Drain Hole Threads{1302}
Usage:
3116 ( 7SF, 2BK ) Truck Engines
- SUPPLEMENT: 06/01/92
Service Magazine; April 20, 1992; Page 11; "Procedure To Repair Damaged Oil Pan Drain Hole Threads."
In Step 3, the torque is not correct. The correct Step 3 follows:
3. Tighten the 2P0347 Plug to a torque of 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
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If the threads in the oil drain hole in the oil pan are damaged, use the procedure that follows.
1. Use a 3/4 in-16 Tap to extend the threads the full depth of the hole.
2. Replace the 9X2230 Oil Drain Plug and 8L2786 O-Ring Seal with a 2P0347 Plug and 1S8947 O-Ring Seal. The 2P0347 Plug has an internal 3/8 inch square drive.
3. Tighten the 2P0347 Plug to a torque of 25 N·m (18 lb in).
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1992/04/20 Newer Oil Formulations For Caterpillar Engines{0374,1300}
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