1977/08/08 Caterpillar


New Air Inlet Manifold Has Longer Bolt Bosses With More Thread Depth To Keep Bolts Tight{1058}

Usage:


All 3406 Engines (Except those equipped with an aftercooler)

Description of Change: A new air inlet manifold is used in the above engines. This new manifold has longer bolt bosses to increase the depth of the thread .25" (6.4 mm). With this change, .25" (6.4 mm) longer bolts are used to give the extra thread engagement needed to keep these bolts tight.

Adaptable As: The new inlet manifold is a direct replacement for the former manifold when longer bolts are used. This new manifold was first used on engines that have the serial numbers shown in the chart that follows:

This manifold is also adaptable for field conversion of 3406 Engines with Serial Numbers 90U1-up, 92U1-up, and 70V1-up.

The parts in the factory change are shown in Chart A.

The parts needed for the field conversion are shown in Chart B.

Field Conversion

For a field conversion, it is necessary to make a modification of the former 4N9049 Inlet Manifold. The steps for the modification follow:

1. Drill the two end bolt holes through with a 27/64" drill.

2. Retap (cut threads again) the other bolt holes with a 3/8-16 bottom tap.

3. Machine the flange (spot face) or use a file on the top side of the two end bolt bosses, so the washer will have a flat seat. But do not decrease the thickness of the manifold in this area to less than .5" (13 mm). Also, be careful not to make a sharp corner in the area shown in the illustration.

4. Install the manifold with new 6N8204 Gaskets and the longer bolts (S1590 and S1591).


Instruction for field conversion.

Caterpillar Information System:

1977/08/08 Spacers Added To Alternator Group To Improve The Mounting{1405}
1977/08/08 Larger Boss Used In Cylinder Block So Bolt Hole Will Not Be Drilled Into Coolant Passage{1201,1350}
1977/08/08 New Vickers Pump Design{5055}
1977/08/08 Correct Adjustment Of Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid Shaft Can Prevent Failures{1259}
1977/07/11 New Inserts To Repair Cylinder Liner Seats On D353 Engine Blocks{1201,1216,1217,0663,0653}
1977/07/11 Heat Absorbing Material Aids And Protects Surface Areas Being Welded Or Heated{0680}
1977/07/11 New Component Code List For Use In The Service Information Retrieval System{0331,0374}
1977/07/11 Safety Vent Caps For Caterpillar Batteries{1401}
1977/07/11 New Adjustment Pin And Valve Seal Used In Fuel Ratio Control{1278}
1977/07/11 Baffle Added To Water Pump Cover To Send Coolant In Bypass Line Directly Into The Water Pump{1361}
1977/07/11 Some Earlier Vickers Hydraulic Pump Groups Are Not Available For Parts Service--Some Modification Is Needed To Install Replacement Pump Groups{5055}
1977/07/11 Tools To Install Crankshaft Seal And Wear Sleeve{1160,1161,0622}
1977/08/08 Clean Bolt Holes In Cylinder Block Before Cylinder Heads Are Installed{1101,1201}
1977/08/15 Tools From Caterpillar To Test And Charge Air Conditioners And For Repair Of Frigidaire Compressors{7320,0651}
1977/08/22 New Main And Connecting Rod Bearings Are Made Of Higher Strength Material{1230}
1977/08/22 Tools Now Available To Ream And/Or Hone 0.500" (12.70 mm) Diameter Valve Guides{0663}
1977/08/22 Improved Coolant Seal For Connection Between Cylinder Heads{1100,1350}
1977/08/22 Be Sure To Drain Oil In BrakeSaver At Every Lubricating Oil Change Period{1155,1300}
1977/08/22 Problems With Oil Or Fuel Filters{1261,1318}
1977/08/22 Installation Of Generator Sets On Rigid Bases{4450}
1977/08/29 New Clutch Groups Used In Front Power Take-Offs; Service Kits Available{3055}
1977/08/29 Improved Cylinder Block With Spacer Plates Used With Improved Cylinder Heads And Cylinder Head Gaskets{1101,1201,1221}
1977/08/29 New Tube Assemblies For Turbocharger Oil Lines; New Base Assemblies For Oil Filters{1052,1306,1307}
1977/08/29 Engine Valve Springs Are Now Made Of Stronger Steel{1108}
Back to top
The names Caterpillar, John Deere, JD, JCB, Hyundai or any other original equipment manufacturers are registered trademarks of the respective original equipment manufacturers. All names, descriptions, numbers and symbols are used for reference purposes only.
CH-Part.com is in no way associated with any of the manufacturers we have listed. All manufacturer's names and descriptions are for reference only.