1996/09/01 Caterpillar

New Governor Weight And Race Increase Durability {1264}

Usage:

3406C (8PN) Truck Engine

Description of Change: A new governor weight and race has replaced a former governor weight and race in the above truck engine. The new weight and race provides a wider contact area between the two parts in order to improve wear resistance for increased service life.

Typical Governor Group: (1) New 133-8890 Race. (2) New 119-8699 Weight.

Adaptable To: The new 119-8699 Weight (four weights required for each governor) replaces the former 7N-7264 Weight in the governor. The new 133-8890 Race (two races required for each governor) replaces the former 7E-4892 Race in the governor. The new weight and race are effective with 3406C (8PN10636-Up) Truck Engine. The new weight and race are adaptable to first production of the above engine or any engine with the new scroll fuel system.

Caterpillar Information System:

1996/09/01 Use Two Piece Ferrous Articulated Pistons Instead Of Aluminum Pistons {1214,1331}

1996/09/01 New Parts Available To Eliminate Wear Between The Oil Cooler Bonnet And The Elbow {1378,1380}

1996/09/01 New Plastic Outlet Sleeve Used On 3208 Engines {1380}

1996/09/01 Water Temperature Regulators (Low Leak) Adaptable To 3208 Truck Engines {1355}

1996/09/01 New Hold-Down Bolts For The Sleeve Metering Fuel System (SMFS) Governor Housing {1251}

1996/09/01 New Improved Camshaft Assemblies Are Used In 3208 Truck Engines {1210}

1996/09/01 New Lifter Assembly Is Available For Turbocharged Engines {1209}

1996/09/01 Exhaust Brake/Restrictor Available {1119}

1996/09/01 Caterpillar High Efficiency Fuel Filters Help Provide Maximum Fuel Pump And Fuel Injector Life {1261}

1996/09/01 Help Available for PC Based Service Tools Used For All Electronic Engines {1902}

1996/08/23 New O-ring Seals In BrakeSaver Group{1155}

1996/08/23 Precautionary Measures For Air Compressor Pressure Relief Valve{1803}

1996/09/01 New Control Group Does Not Have An Oil Pressure Sensor And Requires Installation Of A Sensor Kit {1904,1924}

1996/10/01 An Improved O-Ring Seal And Proper Use Of Adapter Locks Reduces Oil Leaks{1252}

1996/10/01 New Torque Specification For Injector Rocker Arm Adjustment Lock Nut{1123}

1996/10/01 Procedure For Installing Steel Core Gasket At The Front Housing And The Flywheel Housing{1151,1157,1162}

1996/10/01 New O-Ring Seals Used On "Through-Head-Adapter" And "Internal Fuel Lines" In Fuel Injection Lines Groups{1252}

1996/10/01 Improved Water Pump Groups Available{1361}

1996/11/01 Improved Fuel Pump Plunger Helps Prevent Plunger And Sleeve Scuffing In Service 8.5 mm Fuel Injection Pump Assembly For Sleeve Metering Fuel System (SMFS) Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Groups{1251,1286}

1996/11/01 Fuel Injection Pump Bushings Have New Groove Adjacent To Load Ring {1251}

1996/12/23 Check Turbocharger Seals If There Is A Sudden Increase In Crankcase Blowby{1052,1317}

1996/12/23 July 1996 Software Release{1902}

1996/12/23 New Thinner Exhaust Manifold Gasket Used{1059}

1996/12/23 New Oil Supply And Drain Lines In Turbocharger Oil Lines Groups Used With "Mid-Mount", "New Mid-Mount", And "Low Mount" Arrangements{1307}