Breather Element Added To PCV Valve{1300,1074}
Usage:
All 3208 Engines Equipped With PCV Valves
Description of Change: An additional element has been added to the PCV valve on all Caterpillar 3208 Engines. The additional element separates oil from the crankcase fumes and allows the oil to flow back into the engine. See the Illustration.
Location of element.
Adaptable To: The improved 9L8790 PCV Valve Assembly with the additional 7W7965 Element is a direct replacement for the former PCV valve. The part number did not change. The 7W7965 Element can be added to any former 9L8790 PCV Valve.
Caterpillar Information System:
1985/07/01 Fuel Return Tube Assembly Replaced By Hose Assembly{1274}
1985/07/01 Battery Disconnect Switch Stops Battery Drain{1411}
1985/07/01 Voltage Regulator Cross Reference Chart{1410,1405}
1985/07/01 New Cylinder Heads And Fuel Nozzle Adapters Used{1101,1106}
1985/06/24 New Part Numbers Designate Crankshaft Use{1202}
1985/06/24 Orifice Fitting Or Snubber Can Help Stop Erratic Fuel Gauge Operation{7456}
1985/06/17 Self-Powered Hour (Service) Meter Group Available{7478}
1985/06/17 Oil Filter Inspection Can Save Additional Internal Engine Damage{1318}
1985/06/17 New Cylinder Blocks Permit The Use Of One Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve{1300,1074,1201}
1985/06/17 New Oil Seal And Coolant Seal Group Improve Service Life Of Engine Water Pump{1361,1389,1373}
1985/06/17 Metric Tap And Rethreading Dies Available{0600}
1985/06/17 Inspection And Installation Procedures For Water Pump Shaft And Seals{1361,1389,1373}
1985/07/01 Oil Pump Flow Increased{3310,3314}
1985/07/01 Fuel Filter Service Indicators Now Available{7450}
1985/07/15 New Type Of Paint Used On Some Caterpillar Products; Do Not Weld On Painted Surfaces{0350,0679}
1985/07/15 Extra Injection Nozzle Clamp Helps Prevent Injection Nozzle Damage{1252}
1985/07/15 Problems Caused By Electric Governors That Are Not Supplied By Caterpillar{1289,1257}
1985/07/15 Hardened Washers Used In Engine Oil Lines; Locks Removed From Oil Pump{1307}
1985/07/15 Change To Astern Drive Shaft Reduces Horsepower Loss And Improves Ahead Clutch Cooling{3351}
1985/07/15 Special Instruction Available To Salvage Governor Housing{1287}
1985/07/15 Use Care When Handling Water Seals For Cylinder Head Spacer Plates{1115}
1985/07/15 Engine Air Inlet Adapters{1050}
1985/08/05 New Service Tools Available{0600}
1985/08/05 Engine Rotation Can Be Changed On 3500 Series Engines{1000}