New Seal Used In Auxiliary Fresh Water Pump Groups
Usage:
3500 Family Of Engines
Reference: Engine News, December 1988, Page 1, "New oil Seal For Water Pumps Has Hydrodynamic Grooves."
Description of Change: A new seal is used in the auxiliary fresh water pump groups used on the 3500 Family of Engines. The new seal has hydrodynamic grooves and is similar to the crankshaft seal. The new seal will help prevent oil from leaking around the pump shaft.
Location of the new 9X4594 Seal.
Adaptable To: The new 9X4594 Seal is a direct replacement for the former 9H8839, 8C5236, or 2P6286 Seals in the 5N5978 and 9Y8176 Auxiliary Fresh Water Pump Groups used on the 3500 Family of Engines.
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