New Connecting Rod Assembly Used
Usage:
3500 Family Of Engines
Description of Change: A new connecting rod assembly is used in the 3500 Family of Engines. The new connecting rod has a slightly longer bore for the piston pin bearing, giving more load carrying capability in the new bearing used. The new rod and new bearing are needed for any future increases in horsepower.
Adaptable To: The new 7C8608 Rod Assembly can be used as a direct replacement for either the former 8N6020 or 1W4800 Rod Assembly, which have been canceled. The new rod assembly uses a new 7C8609 Piston Pin Bearing. The new rod assembly can be installed either individually or in complete sets.
Caterpillar Information System:
1988/03/01 Cold Weather Starting
1988/02/01 Replacing 6.25" Bore Marine Engines And 6.25" Bore Petroleum Engines With The 3500 Family Of Engines
1988/02/01 New Wear Sleeve Available For Alternator Drive Pulley
1988/02/01 New Crankshaft Assembly Available For Parts Service
1988/02/01 New Shaft Used In Auxiliary Sea Water Pumps
1988/02/01 New Engine Oil Cooler Has Rubber End Sheets
1988/02/01 New Engine Oil Coolers Have Rubber End Sheets
1988/02/01 Product Support Literature Available For Electronic Modular Control Panels Used On SR4 Generators
1988/02/01 CXP Fluids Available From Caterpillar Inc.
1988/02/01 Analyzing Caterpillar And Competitive Antifreezes For Amount Of Silicates
1988/01/01 List of Service Publications
1988/01/01 New Bearings Available For Reverse Idler Gear
1988/03/01 Be Sure Battery Cable To Starter Connection Has Correct Torque
1988/03/01 Magnetic Switches (Starter Relays) Improved
1988/03/01 New Publication Available-"Diesel Fuels And Your Engine"
1988/03/01 List Of Engine Wall Charts Available
1988/03/01 Use The Correct Oil In Spark-Ignited Engines
1988/03/01 New Auxiliary Water Pump Group Used
1988/03/01 Seal For Primary Fuel Filter Now Serviced
1988/03/01 Install New Temperature Regulators Every 7500 Hours Or After One Year
1988/03/01 Fluid Sampling Tools For Nonpressurized Compartments
1988/03/01 Service Tools For Reintjes Marine Gears
1988/03/01 Drive Spider Can Be Removed Without Special Tooling
1988/04/01 Fuel Ratio Control Diaphragms And Settings On 3161 Governors