New Starter Motors Have Solenoid On Top Of Starter{1407,1453}
Usage:
3304, 3306 Industrial Engines
Description of Change: New 12-Volt and 24-Volt starter motors that have the starter solenoid on the top of the starter are available for 3304 and 3306 Industrial Engines. Formerly, the solenoid was near the bottom of the starter. With the solenoid in the new position, any water in the solenoid linkage compartment will drain out. Formerly, it was possible for some of the water to be held in the linkage compartment.
Adaptable To: 3304 and 3306 Industrial Engines as shown in the chart.
Caterpillar Information System:
1978/03/06 Use Again Specifications For Valve Springs Are Changed{1108}
1978/03/06 5P8558 Pressure Gauge Calibrating Group Checks Pressure Gauges{0650}
1978/03/06 Stronger Piston And Connecting Rod Are Tapered In Area Of Piston Pin{1213,1214,1218}
1978/02/27 New Tachometer Drive Adapter Assembly Prevents Failure Of The Seals For the Tachometer Drive Group And Transfer Pump{7462,1256}
1978/02/27 Modification Of Oil Pan For Installation Of Oil Sump Heater{1302}
1978/02/27 Improved Fuel Priming Pump Assembly Has Better Sealing Characteristics; Repair Kit Available For Knob{1258}
1978/02/27 Stronger Exhaust Manifold Gasket Now Used{1059}
1978/02/27 Replacement Seals And Wear Sleeves Now Available As A Crankshaft Seal Kit{1202,1160,1161}
1978/02/27 Fabricated Adapters Permit Horizontal Mounting Of Transmissions On 1P2420 Transmission Repair Stand{0640}
1978/02/27 New Seal Assembly With Longer Ferrule Prevents Damage To Ferrule During Cylinder Head Installation{1100,1101,1300}
1978/02/13 Complete Set Of Contact Points For Dial Indicators Is Now Available In One Group{0653}
1978/02/13 Replacement Seal Group For Water Pump Impeller Now Has All The Seal Parts Plus An Installation Tool{1361,0622}
1978/03/13 5P8687 Tee Test Tooling Group{0651,5050}
1978/03/13 When A 6N5906 Hour Meter Will Not Operate Correctly, Check The Electrical Supply Before A Replacement Hour Meter Is Installed{7480,1400}
1978/03/13 Soft Washers And Lockwashers Are Now Used With The Mounting Bolts For Air-Fuel Ratio Control{1278,1264}
1978/03/13 The Causes And Reduction Of White Exhaust Smoke During Cold Engine Starts; Maintenance Aids Available To Decrease This Problem{1250,1383,1050}
1978/03/20 "Danger Do Not Operate" Tags Now Available{0374}
1978/03/27 Use 5P8706 Die Repair Kit For The Repair Of 9S6331 Die Assembly{0623}
1978/03/27 5P8675 Extension Handle Available For General Uses{0614}
1978/03/27 Improved Thrust Washers Now Used With Planet Gears{3000,3072,3106,3110,3003,3001,3100,3116,3159,3176,3107,5150,5165}
1978/03/27 9N3700 Or 9N3299 Nozzle Assemblies Must Be Used On 3208 Engines That Are Equipped With Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR){1254}
1978/03/27 How To Find Correct Oil Change Intervals For Truck Engines Operated In Short Distance Applications (Pick Up And Delivery Service){1318,7500,0374}
1978/03/27 5P4149 Conversion Group To Become A Discontinued Item On October 1, 1978{0650,1254}
1978/03/27 More Torque Now Used To Tighten The Retainer Nut For Turbocharger Compressor{1052,1053}