1977/08/24 Caterpillar


New Main And Connecting Rod Bearings Are Made Of Higher Strength Material

Usage:


5.4"
Bore 90°
, and Earlier 60°
V-Type Engines in All Applications

SUPPLEMENT: 10/26/77

ENGINE NEWS, AUGUST 24, 1977, PAGE 1.

In the article "New Main and Connecting Rod Bearings Are Made of Higher Strength Material", a wrong part number is shown in the "Bearing Part Numbers" chart. Change the fourth new part number in the chart (for standard size main bearings) from 7N2558 to 7N2458.

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Description of Change: New main and connecting rod bearings are available for the above engines. The new bearings are made of a different aluminum alloy (mixture) which has higher strength and will give longer service life.

Adaptable As: Direct replacement. The former bearings are canceled, and if ordered, the new bearings will be sent.

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