Larger Capacity Oil Pan Permits Longer Oil Change Interval{1302,1307}
Usage:
All 3408 Marine Engines
Description of Change: A larger capacity oil pan arrangement is now available for 3408 Marine Engines. This new arrangement includes a new oil pan group, cover group, gauge group and lines group. This new oil pan arrangement makes it possible to extend the oil change interval to every 500 Service Meter Units (SMU). The standard change interval for 3408 Marine Engine is 250 SMU.
Adaptable To: The new groups, when used together, are adaptable to all 3408 Marine Engines. The new groups are not available for service as groups. The separate parts of these groups are shown in the chart.
Caterpillar Information System:
1984/01/30 Modification May Be Necessary To 6V4902 Hose Press Tool{0623,0624,0665}
1984/01/30 3406B Engines Available{1000}
1984/01/30 Correct Wiring And Fuse Must Be Used For Correct Operation Of Shut-Off Solenoid Group{1259}
1984/01/30 New Water Temperature Regulator Helps Prevent Engine Overcooling{1355}
1984/01/23 New Overhaul Kit For Sea Water Pump Has Improved Impeller{1364}
1984/01/23 Remanufactured Connecting Rod Assemblies{1218}
1984/01/23 Housing Assembly Now Has Sleeve To Prevent Housing Damage{3306}
1984/01/23 New Plastic Impeller Will Help Improve Service Life Of Water Pump Seal{1361}
1984/01/16 New Cover And Lever Will Prevent Overtravel Of Valve Spool {3313}
1984/01/09 Drive Block Retainer Plates Are No Longer Used{3305}
1984/01/09 Parts Service Information For Pistons{1214,1225}
1984/01/09 High Levels Of Soot In The Oil; Make Sure Air Fuel Ratio Control Operates Correctly{1278}
1984/02/06 New Service Tools Available {0600}
1984/02/06 Correct Oil Pressure Setting For Marine Transmissions {3353,3354}
1984/02/06 New Cylinder Head Assembly Made With A Different Material {1101}
1984/02/06 New Water Pump Groups Have Improved Impellers And Shafts {1361,1364,1389}
1984/02/06 Product Information System Available On Dealer Terminal System (DTS) For U.S. And Canadian Dealers {0371}
1984/02/06 Longer Seat Belts Can Be Installed If Necessary {7327}
1984/02/06 New And Revised Special Instructions Will Have Reference Literature Listed On The Front Page {0374}
1984/02/06 Procedure To Remove Sharp Edges From Fuel Racks {1257,1253}
1984/02/13 Differential Oil Pressure In Oil Filter Housing Can Be Checked With A Differential Pressure Gauge{1318,1306}
1984/02/13 Some Crankshafts Must Be Tufftride Hardened After A Regrind{1202}
1984/02/13 New Service Center For 6V2192 Injection Transducer{0651}
1984/02/13 Remanufactured Cylinder Head Assemblies{1100,1101}