1978/02/06 Caterpillar

Successful Engine Service-3208 Engine Booklet Is Available{1000}

Usage:

3208 Engines;
225 Excavators;
613, 613B Tractors

The booklet "Successful Engine Service-3208 Engines", Form No. SEBD0509, is now available. The information in this booklet will help servicemen make correct diagnosis of 3208 Engine failures. It also has information to help operators and servicemen prevent failures since it gives descriptions of conditions that can cause engine failures. Damaged and worn parts are shown in color photographs that show failure and wear symptoms (signs, indications). The booklet also has illustrations and descriptions of improved parts and descriptions of tools and procedures to make diagnosis and/or repairs easier.

The booklet can be ordered on a miscellaneous order form for $1.00.

New booklet available that gives troubleshooting information on 3208 Engines.

Caterpillar Information System:

1978/02/06 Smaller Quantity Of Oil Now Used In Engine Oil Pan; Prevents Contact Between Crankshaft And Oil{1318}

1978/01/30 Do Not Change Factory Fuel Or Speed Settings On Truck Engines Unless New Settings Are Certified Under Applicable EPA Regulations{0336,0337,1257}

1978/01/30 Stronger Front Support Assembly{1153}

1978/01/30 New Water Pump Cover Has A Baffle And Wall To Send Coolant Flow From Bypass Line Directly Into Water Pump{1361}

1978/01/30 Oil Strainer (Screen) Added To Turbocharger Thrust Bearing{1052,1053}

1978/01/30 Valve Damage Can Be Caused By Short Intervals Of Engine Operation In Very Cold Temperatures{1105,1208}

1978/01/23 Change In Design Of Engine Governor, Fuel Injection And Transfer Pump Groups, And Fuel Ratio Control Groups{1264,1278,1286}

1978/01/23 Design Of Governor Control Linkage Changed; Less Force Is Needed To Move The Accelerator Pedal{1265,1269}

1978/01/16 Improved Gasket Prevents Oil Leakage From The Governor{1264}

1978/01/16 Turbine Housing For Turbocharger Is Stronger{1052}

1978/01/16 New Turbine Housings Are The Replacement For Three Former Turbine Housings Used On Schwitzer Turbochargers{1052}

1978/01/16 Tolerance Added To Valve Clearance Specifications{1105,0374}

1978/02/06 Attachment Groups Put Corrosion Inhibitor Directly Into Cooling System{1350}

1978/02/06 New Water Temperature Regulator Opens At 180°F (82°C){1350,1355,7304}

1978/02/06 Probable Causes Of Low Fuel Delivery During Testing On Fuel Injection Test Benches{0650,1250}

1978/02/13 Replacement Seal Group For Water Pump Impeller Now Has All The Seal Parts Plus An Installation Tool{1361,0622}

1978/02/13 Complete Set Of Contact Points For Dial Indicators Is Now Available In One Group{0653}

1978/02/27 New Seal Assembly With Longer Ferrule Prevents Damage To Ferrule During Cylinder Head Installation{1100,1101,1300}

1978/02/27 Fabricated Adapters Permit Horizontal Mounting Of Transmissions On 1P2420 Transmission Repair Stand{0640}

1978/02/27 Replacement Seals And Wear Sleeves Now Available As A Crankshaft Seal Kit{1202,1160,1161}

1978/02/27 Stronger Exhaust Manifold Gasket Now Used{1059}

1978/02/27 Improved Fuel Priming Pump Assembly Has Better Sealing Characteristics; Repair Kit Available For Knob{1258}

1978/02/27 Modification Of Oil Pan For Installation Of Oil Sump Heater{1302}

1978/02/27 New Tachometer Drive Adapter Assembly Prevents Failure Of The Seals For the Tachometer Drive Group And Transfer Pump{7462,1256}