New Camshaft Gasket Available{1150,1151,1162,1166}
Usage:
3176 (2YG, 7LG) 3176B (9CK) Truck Engines
Description of Change:
A new camshaft gasket is available for the front housing on the above engines. The new three-piece embossed steel gasket replaces a graphite gasket. The new gasket provides better sealing capability during thermal expansion and contraction.
Adaptable To:
The new 151-2909 Gasket is a direct replacement for the former 101-1287 Gasket in the above engines. The former gasket is canceled.
Caterpillar Information System:
1998/06/01 Timing Hole In Wrong Location In Allison Flexplates{1003}
1998/06/01 New Basic Water Pumps Groups Used In Engine Water Pump Groups{1361}
1998/06/01 New Fuel Injection Nozzle With Higher Valve Opening Pressure (VOP) Used{1254}
1998/06/01 New Guideline For Product Information, SEBF8340, " Fuel Systems Troubleshooting Guide For 3204, 3300, And 3400 Engines With New Scroll Fuel Systems (NSFS)" Available{0374,1250}
1998/06/01 New Longer V-Belt Used For 3126 Truck Engines{1357}
1998/06/01 Cooling System Improved{1350}
1998/06/01 Correct Location For Pressure Tap To Measure Exhaust Backpressure{1061}
1998/05/01 Proper Welding Procedure On Truck Engines With Electronic Controls{1400}
1998/05/01 New Software Released{1920}
1998/05/01 Do Not Reuse The Spring Washers That Are Between The Front Cover And Front Plate On Some 3406E Truck Engines{1162}
1998/05/01 Do NOT Interchange Electrical Stators Between Electronic Unit Injectors (EUIs) {1290}
1998/05/01 New Gear Assembly And Stub Shaft Used In Front Gear Group{1206}
1998/06/01 Be Sure To Heat The Gear To The Correct Temperature When Installing The Crankshaft Gear{1204}
1998/06/01 Be Sure To Use The Correct Spacer With The New 152-3001 Injector Hold Down Bolt In Fuel Injection Pump Group{1290}
1998/06/01 New Water Pump Used{1350,1361}
1998/06/01 "Horton 3-Speed Fan" Feature In Heavy Duty Truck Engine Software (FEB98 Or Later){1356,1920}
1998/06/01 Individual Parts For The Exhaust Joint Are Now Available{1059}
1998/06/01 Be Sure To Order The Correct Remanufactured Cylinder Head For 3406E (5EK, 6TS) Truck Engines{1100}
1998/06/01 New Flywheel Housing Gasket Used{1157}
1998/08/01 Prevention Of Air Cleaner Contamination On 1997 And 1998 GMC T-Series Tilt Cab Trucks Powered By 3116 (8WL, 2CW) And 3126B (7AS) Truck Engines{1051}
1998/08/01 Lower O-Ring Seal Removed From Hydraulically Actuated Electronically Controlled Unit Injector (HEUI) Groups{1290}
1998/09/01 Troubleshooting Reminder For Low Power Or Intermittent Low Power Symptoms {1250,1252,1256,1260,1261,1273}
1998/09/01 Flash File Bulletin Board System To Be Discontinued {1920}
1998/09/01 "Programming Cat Electronic Truck Engines" Update {1920}