1999/03/01 Caterpillar

Use 170-9227 Reamer Shims To Aid In Reaming 3100 Engine Injector Sleeves {1250}

Usage:

3116 and 3126 MUI, 3126 HEUI Industrial, Marine, and Generator Set Engines

Warranty Category: G

Features/Benefits

* Used to control depth of injector sleeve reaming operation; helps eliminate reamer chatter.

* Allows only 0.25 mm (.010 in) of material to be removed at a time.

* Can prevent sleeve from being reamed too deep.

* Provides a positive stop at end of reaming operation.

Procedure

1. Start with four shims installed between 4C-8713 Reamer Shank (2) and 4C-8714 Bushing (3).

2. Ream sleeve until reamer shank contacts shim.

3. Remove one 0.25 mm (.010 in) shim (1) at a time and repeat until proper seat depth is obtained.

Specifications/Technical Information

Shim thickness - 0.25 mm (.010 in)

Number of shims per packet - 4

(1) 170-9227 Reamer Shims

(2) 4C-8713 Reamer Shank

(3) 4C-8714 Bushing

Reference

NEHS0675, Tool Operating Manual

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