1990/11/01 Caterpillar


New Camshaft Has Improved Wear Resistance

Usage:


3306, 3306B Truck Engines

Description of Change: A new camshaft, with higher carbides, is now used. The higher carbides provide more resistance to spalling, pitting and wear. The follower did not change.

Adaptable To: The new 7E9980 Camshaft is a direct replacement for the former 7C3863 Camshaft. The new camshaft is effective with engine serial numbers 08Z57268, 1 3Z23027, 63Z19144, 64Z9679, 84Z1806, 806, 85Z6799, 7JB4776, 2AJ371, 5KD2476. The new camshaft is serviced only in a kit. The new 4P2942 Cam Kit replaces the former 9Y1722 Cam Kit and includes the 7S3161 Valve Lifter and 8T2998 Lubricant.

For 3306 ATAAC Truck Engines, an alternate camshaft with roller followers is available. See article in this issue titled "New Roller Camshaft Used."

Caterpillar Information System:

1990/11/01 New Roller Camshaft Used
1990/11/01 Use Only Stainless Steel Cylinder Liner Shims To Salvage Damaged 4.75 ' Bore Cylinder Blocks
1990/11/01 Some Components Of The 7E3580 Engine Adapter Group For Allison AT545, MT543D, And MT653DRD Transmissions Are Not Serviced By Caterpillar
1990/11/01 Modification Of 1U7791 Valve Seat Driver
1990/11/01 New Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Procedure
1990/11/01 New Stronger Exhaust Valve Push Rod Used In Valve Mechanism Groups
1990/11/01 New Shim Improves Low Idle Stability Of Governor
1990/10/01 List Of Service Publications
1990/10/01 4C6600 Battery Voltmeter For Determining Battery Percent Of Charge
1990/10/01 New 4C5084 Oil Filter Cutter Replaces Former 6V7905 Filter Cutter
1990/10/01 Engine Service Training Literature Uses New Form Number
1990/10/01 New Exhaust Valves Are Used In Caterpillar Remanufactured Cylinder Heads
1990/11/01 Service Manual SENR3479-04 Available For Troubleshooting Engine Test Procedures
1990/11/01 Use Status Screen On Electronic Control Analyzer Programmer (ECAP) When Checking The Calibration Of The Timing And Rack Sensors; Correction To Systems Operation, Testing & Adjusting for 3406B (PEEC) Diesel Truck Engine, Form SENR3485-01
1990/11/01 Service Tips For Piston Cooling Jets (Tubes)
1990/11/01 Correct Procedures For Starting, Stopping And Transporting A Product With A Turbocharged Engine
1990/11/01 New Bearing Kits Used In Turbocharger Cartridge Groups
1990/12/01 New Bronze Thrust Plate Used On Center Main Bearing Of Crankshaft Groups
1990/12/01 New Seals Available For Parts Service Of Noncurrent Water Lines Group
1990/12/01 New Engine Magnetic Speed Sensor
1990/12/01 Personality Module Software Updated; Do Not Troubleshoot Diagnostic Code 55 (No Detected Faults)
1990/12/01 New Rotor Used In Brakesaver Group; Regulator Valve Improved
1990/12/01 Remanufactured Camshafts And Cam Kits Available For Parts Service
1990/12/01 Tools Available For Out-of-chassis Dynamometer Testing Of Electronic Engines
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