1997/10/10 Caterpillar

Washers Available Within The Conversion Group (Landfill Carburetor) For Spacing Of Valves{1283,7553}

Usage:

G3516 (3RC1226-Up, 4EK1322-Up) Industrial Engines

Description of Change: Washers have been added to the conversion group (landfill carburetor). The washers are used to adapt low pressure gas, low emission landfill carburetors to varying fuels in the above engines. The washers are used as valve spacers in order to make fuel settings richer or leaner for improved startability and high idle stability. The number of washers needed per valve is zero, one, or two depending on the Btu content of the fuel.

Adaptable To: The 4P-9087 Conversion Group contains eight 7E-1569 Washers that can be used in order to adapt low pressure, low emission landfill carburetors to varying fuels. The 4P-9087 Conversion Group is effective with the above engines. The 7E-1569 Washers are serviceable and adaptable back to first production.

Caterpillar Information System:

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