1997/07/01 Caterpillar


Cylinder Head Gasket Changed For Tu-Flo 550/750 Air Compressor Groups{1803}

Usage:


3406B (7FB, 8TC, 4MG, 5YG, 5KJ, 2EK),
3406C (3ZJ, 5KJ, 4CK, 8PN),
3406E (5EK, 6TS) Truck Engines

Description of Change: The Tu-Flo Air Compressor Cylinder Head Gasket has been redesigned. The change affects the above truck engines. The redesigned cylinder head gasket is more efficient and has a longer service life.

Adaptable To: See the following chart for adaptability, and the illustration showing the 4P-3977 Cylinder Head Gasket redesign.


Typical view of Tu-Flo Air Compressor.
(1) Beaded side of the 4P-3977 Cylinder Head Gasket. (2) Typical view of the cylinder head on a Tu-Flo Air Compressor. (3) View of the 4P-3977 Cylinder Head Gasket (beaded side down toward crankcase). (4) Typical view of the crankcase on a Tu-Flo Air Compressor.

When installing a 4P-3977 Cylinder Head Gasket (3), make sure the beaded side (1) is facing down toward the Tu-Flo Crankcase (4).

Caterpillar Information System:

1997/07/01 "T" Adapter Cable Assembly Available{1901}
1997/07/01 Governor Control Cover Assembly Includes New Seal And Improved Cover{1264}
1997/07/01 Manufacturing And Design Improvements Incorporated Into Fuel Injection Nozzle Assemblies{1252,1307}
1997/07/01 Electronic Display Groups Available For English/Spanish And English/French{7490}
1997/07/01 Electronic Control Module (ECM) Part Number Changes{1901}
1997/06/23 A New And A Remanufactured TU-FLO 1400L Air Compressor Group Is Available{1803}
1997/06/23 Improved Piston Rings Available{1215}
1997/06/23 New Chrome-Plated Stem On Exhaust Valve Increases Valve And Valve Guide Wear Life{1105,1100}
1997/06/23 Mechanical Unit Fuel Injector Groups Spill Shield Changed{1290}
1997/05/27 New Alternator Now Used{1405,7168}
1997/05/27 New Idler Gear Stub Shaft Assembly And Idler Gear Assembly Used In Front Gear Group{1206}
1997/05/27 Improved Brackets Used In Refrigerant Compressor Mounting Groups{1802}
1997/08/01 Lubricity Limit Added To Preferred Distillate Fuel Recommendation{1280}
1997/08/01 Changes For The C-10 And C-12 1998 Model Year Truck Engines{1000}
1997/08/01 Troubleshooting Tip For Inlet Air Heater (Flame Start){1090}
1997/08/01 Improved O-Ring Seals Replace Former O-Ring Seals In Oil Cooler And Oil Filter Base{1378,1306}
1997/09/19 Special Instruction Available For 141-7060 Injector Wiring Harness Connector Repair Kit To Repair Connectors On HEUI Wiring Harness Assembly{1408,1290}
1997/09/19 3406C O-Ring Seal And Gaskets Changes Provide Improved Oil And Fuel Leak Resistence In Pump And Governor{7555}
1997/10/20 New Troubleshooting Guide Available{0374}
1997/10/20 Unit Fuel Injector Group Now Includes Electronic Trim Code{1290}
1997/10/20 New Control (Air Inlet Heater) Available For Improved Weather Resistance{1090}
1997/10/20 Significant Improvement For Pump Impellers (Water Pumps){1364}
1997/10/20 History Of Pump Impeller (Water Pump) Changes{1364}
1997/10/20 New Lighter Weight Housing Assembly Used In Engine Brake Group{1119}
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