Breather For Transmission Case Now Made Of Metal{3150}
Usage:
988B Loaders
Description of Change: The breather used on the transmission case of 988 Loaders is now made of metal. The breather made of metal is stronger than the former breather which was made of materials other than metal.
Adaptable As: Direct replacement.
Caterpillar Information System:
1978/01/30 New Water Pump Cover Has A Baffle And Wall To Send Coolant Flow From Bypass Line Directly Into Water Pump{1361}
1978/01/30 New Spring Used In Belt Tightener And/Or Fan Drive Groups{1358,1359}
1978/01/30 Oil Strainer (Screen) Added To Turbocharger Thrust Bearing{1052,1053}
1978/01/30 Electric Fuel Pressure Gauge Now Used{7456}
1978/01/30 Rectifiers And Fuses Added To Transmission Control Wiring Increase Switch Service Life{1408,3168,3172,3173,3174}
1978/01/30 Improved Electrical Wiring Has A Separate Fuse For Each Circuit{1408}
1978/01/30 Valve Damage Can Be Caused By Short Intervals Of Engine Operation In Very Cold Temperatures{1105,1208}
1978/01/30 Additional Parts Needed To Install 54 Winch On Tractors Equipped With Steel Fuel Lines On The Fuel Tank{5163}
1978/01/23 Stronger Guard Assemblies For Scraper Bowl{6201}
1978/01/23 New Torque Converter Has Several Improvements{3101}
1978/01/23 Change In Design Of Engine Governor, Fuel Injection And Transfer Pump Groups, And Fuel Ratio Control Groups{1264,1278,1286}
1978/01/23 Rear Counterweights Are Now Made Of Steel{7056}
1978/01/30 Do Not Change Factory Fuel Or Speed Settings On Truck Engines Unless New Settings Are Certified Under Applicable EPA Regulations{0336,0337,1257}
1978/01/30 Retaining Ring Of A New Design Now Used In Torque Converter Group{3100}
1978/01/30 Air Line For Air Compressor Governor Now Connected To Outlet For Wet Air Tank{4272,1065,4278}
1978/02/06 Silicone Sealant Is Now Used To Keep Water Out Of The Steering Clutch Case{4059,4100,4106,4115}
1978/02/06 Adjustment Of Track Tension On Machines With One Carrier Roller Per Side{4150}
1978/02/06 Add New Measurement And Identification To FT904 Backlash Indicator{0653,3258}
1978/02/06 Stronger Clutch Housing Used In Variable Capacity Torque Converter{3102}
1978/02/06 Successful Engine Service-3208 Engine Booklet Is Available{1000}
1978/02/06 New Water Temperature Regulator Opens At 180°F (82°C){1350,1355,7304}
1978/02/06 Probable Causes Of Low Fuel Delivery During Testing On Fuel Injection Test Benches{0650,1250}
1978/02/13 Replacement Seal Group For Water Pump Impeller Now Has All The Seal Parts Plus An Installation Tool{1361,0622}
1978/02/13 Complete Set Of Contact Points For Dial Indicators Is Now Available In One Group{0653}