1997/06/23 Caterpillar


Improved Piston Rings Available{1215}

Usage:


3208 (02Z66877-Up) Truck Engines

Description of Change: The piston rings in the above 3208 Truck Engines have been improved. The three ring piston design reduces crankcase fumes and oil carryover. This helps prevent turbocharger compressor, and aftercooler core fouling. Oil consumption, and black smoke levels are reduced.

Adaptable To: The 130-3987 Piston Ring (Top) replaces the former 9Y-6774 Piston Ring (Top) and the 130-3997 Piston Ring (Intermediate) replaces the former 9Y-6775 Piston Ring (Intermediate). The improved piston rings can be used with the 16.5 to 1 7E-4729 Piston Body Assembly.


NOTICE

The 7E-4729 Piston Body Assembly cannot be mixed with two ring pistons in the same engine. The 130-3987 Piston Ring (Top), 130-3997 Piston Ring (Intermediate) and 7E-7297 Piston Ring Assembly (oil ring) MUST be used with the 7E-4729 Piston Body Assembly. The 7E-4729 Piston Body Assembly has a higher top ring position, so any cylinder bore wear step or carbon ridge must be removed prior to installation to prevent ring failure.


NOTE: The 7E-4729 Body Assembly can be used with the 7C-8117, 7C-8118, 7C-8119 and 121-3115 Crankshaft Damper Assemblies.

Caterpillar Information System:

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