New O-ring Seal Used On Cylinder Block Covers {1200}
Usage:
3500 Family Of Engines
Description of Change: A new O-ring seal is used on the two cylinder block covers. The new seal is made of a different material. The former seal could become hard and brittle, and leak oil.
Location of the new 5P-8210 Seals.
Adaptable To: The new 5P-8210 Seal is a direct replacement for the former 6F-6673 Seal. The new seal is brown. The former seal is black. The new seal is adaptable to earlier production.
NOTE: The new seal may not be contained in all gasket kits. Be sure to check the kit contents.
Caterpillar Information System:
1993/10/11 New 9U7360 Piston Ring Groove Gauge Group Available {0763,1214,1215}
1993/10/11 Cleaning Kit Available For High Performance Marine Engine Air Filters {1054}
1993/10/11 Fuel Consumption Versus Ambient Temperature {0374,0375,1000}
1993/10/11 Parts Manual Maintenance Parts Page Improved {0374}
1993/10/11 New Freon Compressor Mounting Bracket Used {1154,1802}
1993/10/04 New Product Support Update - 3500 Family Of Engines - Special Edition Service Magazine, SEPD0168 {0374}
1993/10/04 New Main Bearings Have Higher Fatigue Strength {1203,1200}
1993/10/04 New Oil Drain Valve Assembly Prevents Oil Leaks {1302}
1993/10/04 New Crankshaft Seal Groups Prevent Oil Lip Damage {1160,1161}
1993/10/04 New Cylinder Liner And Seal Eliminates Use Of Sealant {1216}
1993/09/27 Half Grommets Used In Clamp Assemblies Are Now Serviceable{1307}
1993/09/27 New Camshaft Design{1210}
1993/10/11 New Connecting Rod Identification Used On Engines {1218}
1993/10/18 24V Fog Lamp Now Available {1400}
1993/10/18 New Cylinder Head, Spacer Block, And Head Gasket Available {1101,1124,1221}
1993/10/18 Longer Bolts Required With New Spacer Block {1124}
1993/10/25 Air Filter Indicator Maintenance{7452}
1993/10/25 Camshaft Drive Gear Inspection{1212}
1993/11/01 On Highway Dynamic Engine Response Test{1000}
1993/11/01 Low Power Complaints Caused By 9X7793 Rack Sensor Non-Linearity On Electronic Engines{1911}
1993/11/01 New Inlet Valve Lash Setting{1105}
1993/11/09 Improved Window Seals And Sealing Procedure Used On Most Caterpillar Machines{7300,7310}
1993/11/09 New Dynamic Fuel Ratio Control (FRC) Settings Provide Improved Engine Response{1278}
1993/11/09 New Cylinder Block Groups Have Additional Material Added To The Camshaft Bore Area{1201}