New Nut For Lifting Eye Bracket
Usage:
3606 (8RB),
3608 (6MC),
3612 (9RC),
3616 (1PD) Industrial Engines
Description of Change: The jam nuts that fasten the lifting eye bracket to the cylinder head have been replaced with a full nut. This will make it easier to tighten the nuts to the correct torque. The full nut is slotted to prevent fluids from collecting on the cylinder head studs. See Illustration 1 and 2.
Illustration 1. Location of nut on vee engine.
Illustration 2. Location of nut on in-line engine.
Adaptable To: The 9X6003 Nut is a direct replacement for the 6V5169 Nut in the engine lifting groups.
Caterpillar Information System:
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