New Crankshaft Seal Groups Used On More 3400 Series Engines
Usage:
3408 And 3412 Industrial, Marine and Generator Set Engines
Reference: Engine News, November 10, 1982, Page 4, "New Crankshaft Seal Groups Used".
Description of Change: The reference article tells of new crankshaft seals used in some 3406 Engines. The new crankshaft seals are used on more models of 3400 Series Engines.
Adaptable As: The new 2W1733 (front) and 2W1734 (rear) Crankshaft Seal Groups are direct replacements for the 7N1999 Crankshaft Seal Group in these applications.
Special Instruction, Form SMHS8507, comes with each new seal group. A new Special Instruction, Form SMHS8508 has installation information and a list of the tools needed to install the new seals.
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