New Piston Oil Rings{1215}
Usage:
All 3204 And 3208 Naturally Aspirated Direct Injection Engines
Description of Change: New piston oil rings are used in piston groups on the above engines. The new rings have an expander spring with wider spaces between the coils of the spring. The wider space will permit more oil to drain back through the piston. The new oil rings are available in standard size and oversize.
Adaptable As: The new oil rings are direct replacements for the former oil rings as shown in the chart.
Caterpillar Information System:
1983/09/05 New Inspection Report Forms Available{0336,0372,7550}
1983/09/05 Use Of Steering Clutches To Put A Load On An Engine Can Damage Or Destroy The Clutch Discs{4101,4109,0374,1000}
1983/09/05 New Grease Fitting Used In Blade Lift Group{5205}
1983/08/22 New Governor Drive Gears And Weight Assemblies{1264}
1983/08/22 Improved Voltage Regulator Assembly Now Used{4450,4467}
1983/08/22 New Differential Pinion And Ring Gear Make Less Noise{3280}
1983/08/15 Replacement Parts And Service For 6V3021 Crimping Tool And 6V3022 Cable Cutter{0610}
1983/08/15 New Water Seals Used In Cylinder Head Groups{1115,1101}
1983/08/15 New Fuel Ratio Control Group Has Improved Diaphragm{1278,1257,1251}
1983/08/15 Troubleshooting Engine Vibration; Damper Adapter Can Be Changed{1205,1000}
1983/08/15 New Bolts And Axle Housings Used{3260}
1983/08/15 Different Discs And Thrower Used In Flywheel Clutch Group To Prevent Damage From Heat{3052}
1983/09/05 6V3100 Engine Timing Indicator Group May Have 6V9710 Or 6V2192 Transducer{0651}
1983/09/05 Engine Maintenance Information Films Available{1318,1352,0375}
1983/09/12 New Dust Covers Available For Twin Disc IBF318 And IBF321 Rear Power Take-Off Clutches{3055}
1983/09/12 New Grease Lines Groups Make Lubrication Of Front And Rear Suspension Cylinders Easier{7201,7113}
1983/09/12 Parts Service Information For Pistons, Connecting Rods, Piston Pins And Rings{1214,1225,1215,1218}
1983/09/26 Oil Shield And Rotocoil Must Be Installed Together For Acceptable Oil Control{1109}
1983/09/26 Service Information For Woodward Governors{0374,1264}
1983/09/26 New Cover Assemblies For Transmission Hydraulic Controls Permit Better Access to Pressure Fittings{3150}
1983/09/26 Product Identification Number To Replace Serial Number On Earthmoving Equipment{7557}
1983/09/26 New Drawbar And Yoke Assemblies Have Stronger Cross Bar To Prevent Damage{6153}
1983/09/26 Clearance Between Boom And Upper Frame{6501}
1983/09/26 New Seals Used In Tandem Drive Group{4064,4062,4071}