1983/01/19 Caterpillar


Parts Service Information For Pistons And Rings

Usage:


D343 Industrial and Marine Engines

In the past, several different pistons and rings have been used on the above engines. As improved pistons and/or rings have been used some of the former pistons and rings have been canceled. This has caused some questions as to which pistons and rings are to be used together. The chart which follows shows the part numbers of pistons and rings which have been used on these engines. It also shows the identification number that will be on the piston. The chart can be used to find which rings are used with the different pistons.

Caterpillar Information System:

1983/01/19 Added Methods To Decrease The Effects Of High Sulfur Fuels
1983/01/19 Improved Valve Covers Used
1983/01/19 Changes In Engine RPM; Governor Does Not Operate Correctly
1983/01/19 Dimensions For Reconditioning Cylinder Blocks, Cylinder Heads
1983/01/19 Replacement Seal Group For Raw Water Pump Shaft Now Has All The Seal Parts Plus An Installation Tool
1982/12/15 New 6V6146 Load Leveler Can Lift Larger Components
1982/12/15 Removal Of Water Pump Impeller
1982/12/15 Service Parts Available For The 5P4150 Nozzle Testing Group
1982/12/15 6V4869 Adapter And 6V6174 Plug Can Be Used To Install Camshaft Bearings
1982/12/15 New 6V7059 Micrometer Measures Liner Top Flange And Valve Lip
1982/12/15 List Of Service Publications
1982/12/15 Crankshaft Has Step At Front Of No. 1 Main Bearing Journal
1983/01/19 Correct Installation Of Valve Lifter Prevents Problems With Valve Lash Adjustment
1983/01/19 Use Caution During Replacement Of Damaged Nozzle Adapters Or Precombustion Chambers
1983/01/19 Fabricated Fixture Permits Easier Inspection Of Fuel Injection Nozzles
1983/01/19 Spring Seat Enlarger Available For Use On Cylinder Heads
1983/01/19 New Piston Design
1983/02/16 New Water Pump Has Improved Seal
1983/02/16 Service Information For Hydramechanical Shutoff Units
1983/02/16 New Expansion Tank And Support Used
1983/02/16 Notice: Bolts, Washers Can Fall Into Suction Screen Housing And Damage Oil Pump
1983/02/16 Special Instruction Available For "Troubleshooting And Repair Of The 6V2100 Multitach"
1983/02/16 List Of Service Publications
1983/02/16 Improved Cylinder Head Gasket
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