New " Drive 6V94 Universal Joint Is Available{0612,1253}
Usage:
A 3/8" drive 6V94 Universal Joint (see the Illustration) is available and is shorter than the standard 3/8" drive universal joints. It is 1.56" (39.6 mm) long. The new universal joint can be used with 3/8" drive sockets and drive handles, and is especially useful in applications where access to fasteners is difficult. For example: the fuel pump housing on 3408 and 3412 Engines.
Caterpillar Information System:
1979/04/30 The 6B5067 Race And Roller Assembly, Used In Final Drive Group, Can Be Either Of Two Designs{4050,4091}
1979/04/23 New Metering Pump In Steering System Has Improved Internal (Inside) Seals{4306}
1979/04/23 Reinforcement Of Draft Frame Gooseneck To Prevent Cracks{6220,6209,6207}
1979/04/23 Dowtherm Test Strips No Longer Available{0651,1350}
1979/04/23 New Retaining Rings Used In Planetary Groups For Power Shift Transmissions{3176,3150}
1979/04/23 New Oil Cooler Bonnets Used On 3408 And 3412 Engines{1378,1354,1380}
1979/04/23 Careful, Correct Installation And Maintenance Of Fuel Injection Lines Is Very Important To Prevent Possible Engine Damage, Fire And Other Problems{1252}
1979/04/23 Dampeners Added To Steering Brake Group To Prevent Noise From Vibration Of Brake Band Assembly{4110}
1979/04/23 New Retainer Used Between Bolt And Gear In The Torque Converter{3101}
1979/04/23 Two Bolts Have Been Added At The Junction Of The Converter And Retarder Housing To Prevent O-Ring Seal Damage{3109}
1979/04/16 Different Type Brake Lining In Steering Brake Group; Higher Oil Level Used With New Lining{4110,3004}
1979/04/16 New Flywheel Clutch Uses Three Driven Discs Instead Of Two; Must Be Used Only With New Flywheel{3052,3054,1156}
1979/04/30 2P8316 Dowel Now Available For Parts Service{0652}
1979/04/30 The Service Life Of A Power Shift Transmission Is In Direct Relation To The Maintenance Of Its Lubrication System{3004,3179,3150}
1979/04/30 If Loose Bolts Are A Problem, A Modification Can Be Made To The Plate Used To Hold The Leveling Valve For The Cushion Hitch{5313,7107}
1979/04/30 New Ring Gears Used In Flywheel Assemblies{1158}
1979/04/30 6V98 Socket Available To Remove Or Install Tachometer Drive Dowel In Engine Camshaft On D3 Tractors, 910 and 931 Loaders{0612,1210,7462}
1979/04/30 Seals (Double-Lip Type) Made Of Viton Material Are Now Used In Vickers Pumps Which Have Steel-Backed Bronze Plates Between Rotor And End Plates{5055}
1979/04/30 Improved Gasket Now Used Between The Flywheel Housing And The Cylinder Block{1157,1201}
1979/04/30 New Design Exhaust Gasket Used In Air Lines Group{1061}
1979/04/30 Scraper Starting System Now Separate From Tractor System{1450,1402}
1979/04/30 New Wear Guard For Final Drive Case, With Hardened Flat Washers And Increased Torque To Keep Guard Mounting Bolts Tight{4059}
1979/05/07 Torque Turn Adjustment Of Final Drive Hub Bearings{0654,4050}
1979/05/07 New 6V116 Water Sleeve Removal Tool Is Available{0621,1101}