A New Special Instruction Is Available To Help Determine The Reusability Of Camshafts In 3406E Truck Engines {0374,1210}
Usage:
3406E (5DS, 5EK, 1LW, 1MM, 6TS, 2WS) Truck Engines
Special Instruction, REHS0489, "Reuse Criteria for Camshafts in 3406E Truck Engines" is available through normal literature ordering channels.
Extensive testing has shown that camshafts in 3406E Truck Engines can give excellent service life, even with minor pitting on the back side of the lobes. Use Special Instruction, REHS0489, to help determine the reusability of these camshafts.
Caterpillar Information System:
1999/05/01 Correction To Oil Level Gauge (Dipstick) Calibration Procedure {1326}
1999/05/01 New Main Bearing Material {1203}
1999/05/01 New Design Of Cylinder Block And Main Bearings {1201,1203,1224}
1999/04/01 New Cooling System Vent Line Check Valve Helps Prevent Over Cooling{1370}
1999/04/01 New Integral Seal (Air Compressor Mounting Seal) Available{1803}
1999/04/01 Remove Engine Oil Pan To Determine Source Of Internal Coolant Leakage{1302,1348,1361,1395}
1999/04/01 New Valve Lifter Assemblies (Full Body Roller Follower) And New Lifter Guide Springs Used{1209}
1999/04/01 Exhaust Brakes May Need To Be Modified Or Replaced{1093}
1999/04/01 Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injector (HEUI) Pump Service Tips{1714}
1999/04/01 New Caterpillar High Efficiency Fuel Filters With STAY CLEAN VALVES® Replace All Standard Fuel Filters In February Of 1999{1261}
1999/03/01 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Design Improvements {1901,1923}
1999/03/01 New O-Ring Seals For Unit Injector Sleeves {1125}
1999/05/01 Jake Brake Settings For The 3406E Truck Engines {1119}
1999/05/01 Be Sure To Perform The Unit Injector Adjustment At The Initial Valve Lash Adjustment {1290}
1999/05/01 Revised Removal And Installation Procedure For The 133-7101 Sensor Plate Assembly {1905}
1999/05/01 Updated Software For 1998 And Earlier 3406E Truck Engines Now Available {1920}
1999/06/01 New Automated Cylinder Cutout Test Available With Electronic Technician (ET) Version 2.4 Software Release{0781,1920}
1999/06/01 Cat I.D. Version 2.1 Personality Module Now Available{1920}
1999/07/01 New Spacer Base Allows Use Of New Integral Valve Cover Seal{1107,1119,1120}
1999/07/01 New Stronger Bolts And Washers Help Prevent Oil Leaks At Rear Power Take-Off (RPTO) Flywheel Housing To Block Joint{1157}
1999/07/01 Special Instructions Are Now Available For Converting Four Cylinder Air Compressor Air Supply From Boosted To Naturally Aspirated, Eliminating Inlet Regulating Valve And Related Maintenance{1803}
1999/07/01 New Software Release{1920}
1999/08/01 New Service Manuals And Revised Service Manuals Available{0374,1000}
1999/08/01 New Material Improved Durability For STAY CLEAN VALVE(r) In Caterpillar High Efficiency Fuel Filters{1262}