New Valve Cover Gasket Has Better Material{1107}
Usage:
D8K Tractors;
583K Pipelayers;
G342C Natural Gas Engines
Description of Change: A new valve cover gasket is used on D8K Tractors, 583K Pipelayers, and G342C Natural Gas Engines. The material in the new gasket will give longer service and better seal than the material used in the former gasket, especially in high temperature conditions.
Adaptable As: The new 7N9352 Gasket is a direct replacement for the former 9M2616 Gasket.
Caterpillar Information System:
1979/07/09 Caution Label Added To 5P4150 Nozzle Testing Group{0651}
1979/07/02 Fuel Injection Line For Injection Test Bench Is Available From Caterpillar{0652,1250}
1979/07/02 Improved Engine Design Uses Cylinder Block With Spacer Plate And New Crankshaft Thrust Plates{1000}
1979/07/02 6V109 Torque Multiplier Available For Use With Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Stand{0614}
1979/07/02 To Prevent A Possible Change In The Fuel Rack Setting, A Specific Assembly Procedure Must Be Used To Tighten The Bolt On The Governor Stop Collar{1259,1257,1250}
1979/06/25 6V2010 Polishing Stone Available{0622}
1979/06/25 New Air Inlet Tube Gives Enough Room To Install A "Jake Brake"{1058,1119}
1979/06/25 Engine Front Support Now Machined To Prevent Possible Failure Of The Support Brackets For the Power Takeoff{1153,3055}
1979/06/25 New Water Pump Assemblies Use An Improved Seal Assembly{1361}
1979/06/25 6V183 Gasket Now Available For Parts Service To Use On 5P4150 Or 8S2242 Nozzle Tester{0651}
1979/06/25 Use Of 9S3265 Retaining Compound On Schwitzer Turbocharger Compressor Wheel Retainer Nuts{1052,1053}
1979/06/25 6V117 And 6V2001 Bushings Used In 9S8140 Pressurizing Pump Group Are Available For Parts Service{0651}
1979/07/09 New Shaft Assembly Used In Governor Group And New Coupling Assembly Used In Drive Group For Governor And Fuel Injection Pump{1264,1288}
1979/07/09 New Cylinder Liner Has Improved Design To Keep Liner Temperatures Lower{1216}
1979/08/06 New Tools Are Available For Gasket Removal And Surface Reconditioning{0670}
1979/08/06 Use Correct Installation Procedure For Clutch Pilot Bearing In Rear Power Takeoff{3055}
1979/08/06 When Timing The Engine, Be Sure The Timing Bolt Is Installed In The Correct Hole In The Flywheel{1156,1251,1281}
1979/08/06 Front Accessory Drive Group Changed; New Drive Parts For Fuel Transfer Pump{1256,1206}
1979/08/06 Changes Made To 8S2243 And 8S4613 Wrenches Used On Fuel Injection Pumps{0612,1251}
1979/08/13 Splash Shields Added To Caterpillar Fuel Injection Test Bench{0652}
1979/08/13 New Seal Used Under Retaining Bushing For Fuel Injection Pump Bonnet{1251,1253,1286}
1979/08/13 5P936 Liner Seat Insert Available For 6.25 Bore Engine Blocks With Counterbores{1217}
1979/08/13 6V14 Hydraulic Cylinder Group Now Available{0621}
1979/08/13 New 35-Ampere Alternator Used On Some Engines In Caterpillar Equipment{1405,1406}