Usage Of Pistons With Rectangular Rings{1214,1215}
Usage:
D346, D348, D349 Industrial, Marine And Off-Highway Truck Engines
Reference: Service Magazine, June 20, 1983, the article "Piston for Rectangular Rings Available Again" tells about the use and applications for pistons with rectangular piston rings. More information is available about the applications in which these parts can be used. Use of the pistons with rectangular rings must be limited to applications where the horsepower is not above that which is shown in the chart.
Caterpillar Information System:
1984/01/09 Stronger Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold Used{1059}
1984/01/09 Water Pump Housing Is Now Available For Parts Service{1373}
1984/01/09 Reference Chart For Usage Of New Electronic Components{7400,0374}
1983/12/19 FT1808 Cable Permits Easier Use Of 6V2100 Multitach To Check Engine Or Alternator RPM{0651}
1983/12/19 New Monitor Groups Will Keep Water Out Of EMS Panel{7490}
1983/12/19 Replacement Valve Guides Can Be Used To Recondition Cylinder Heads{1104}
1983/12/19 Smaller Dowel, Stronger Cover Used On Oil Pump Drive Shaft{3310}
1983/12/12 Modification Of Control Panel Gives Different Power Source For Overcrank Timer To Prevent Starter Motor Failures{7450}
1983/12/12 Cooling System Conditioner Helps Prevent Cavitation Damage{1350}
1983/12/12 Dry Exhaust Elbow and Improved Turbocharger Exhaust Seal Help Prevent Exhaust Gas Leakage{1052,1061}
1983/12/12 New Spring And Shaft Used In Governor Control Lever Have Increased Corrosion Resistance{1265}
1983/12/05 Inspect Camshaft And Lifters After A Failure In The Valve Mechanism Area{1209,1208,1210}
1984/01/09 High Levels Of Soot In The Oil; Make Sure Air Fuel Ratio Control Operates Correctly{1278}
1984/01/09 Parts Service Information For Pistons{1214,1225}
1984/01/09 Drive Block Retainer Plates Are No Longer Used{3305}
1984/01/16 New Cover And Lever Will Prevent Overtravel Of Valve Spool {3313}
1984/01/23 New Plastic Impeller Will Help Improve Service Life Of Water Pump Seal{1361}
1984/01/23 Housing Assembly Now Has Sleeve To Prevent Housing Damage{3306}
1984/01/23 Remanufactured Connecting Rod Assemblies{1218}
1984/01/23 New Overhaul Kit For Sea Water Pump Has Improved Impeller{1364}
1984/01/30 New Water Temperature Regulator Helps Prevent Engine Overcooling{1355}
1984/01/30 Correct Wiring And Fuse Must Be Used For Correct Operation Of Shut-Off Solenoid Group{1259}
1984/01/30 3406B Engines Available{1000}
1984/01/30 Modification May Be Necessary To 6V4902 Hose Press Tool{0623,0624,0665}