1988/10/01 Caterpillar


Check Valve Added To Keep Air From Entering Fuel System

Usage:


3208 Truck Engines

Description of Change: On 3208 Truck Engines, it is possible for the fuel transfer pump to have enough suction pressure to suck air past the seal around the governor main shaft. To prevent this, a check valve has been added to the governor housing at the housing cavity for the shaft seal and bearing. See illustration.


Location of check valve added to the governor housing.

The check valve limits the pump suction pressure inside the cavity and prevents entry of air by the shaft seal. This minimizes the possibility of low power and hard starting.

Adaptable To: The 9Y4966 Valve Assembly is effective with 3208 Truck Engine 51Z78436 and 2Z50795.

The valve can be installed in the governor housing on earlier engines by reaming out the existing hole near the main shaft seal as shown. The valve is preset to open at the proper suction pressure and this setting should not be changed.

Caterpillar Information System:

1988/10/01 New Graphite Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replaces Stainless Steel Gasket
1988/10/01 New Flywheel Assemblies Used In With Rear PTO Arrangements
1988/10/01 Self-Locking Bolts Used In Front Timing Gear Group
1988/10/01 Head Bolt Holes In Cylinder Blocks Can Be Repaired
1988/09/01 New Service Tools Available
1988/09/01 How To Determine If Relays Are Functioning Correctly
1988/09/01 Multipurpose Storage And Handling Systems For Parts
1988/09/01 Caterpillar Introduces A "Hotline " For Medical Information On Hazardous Materials (U.S. And Canada)
1988/09/01 New Directory Of Performance Analysis Report (PAR) Dealers (U.S. And Canada)
1988/09/01 New Piston Body Assembly Reduces White Smoke During Cold Weather Starts
1988/08/01 List of Service Publications
1988/08/01 New Service Tools Available
1988/10/01 New Service Tools Available
1988/10/01 List of Service Publications
1988/11/01 Be Sure To Follow Cooling System Recommendations
1988/11/01 New Liner Seat Insert Available
1988/11/01 $25 Rebate For Members Of Caterpillar Truck Engine Owners Club (U.S. Only)
1988/12/01 Revised Instructions For Installation of New Maintenance Free Batteries
1988/12/01 Larger Valve Springs Must Be Used With Williams Blue Ox ® 485 kPa (70 psi) Exhaust Brake; New Spring Compressor Group Available
1988/12/01 New Camshaft Used; Camshaft Installation Kit Available
1988/12/01 Rechargeable Portable Printer Available
1988/12/01 New Mounting Bolts Used In Aftercooler Housings
1989/01/01 New Head Gasket Available; Head Gasket Replacement Guidelines
1989/01/01 Correct Timing Specification
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.