New Connecting Rod Is Tapered In Piston Pin Area{1218}
Usage:
D330C, D333C, 3304, 3306 Engines In All Applications
Description of Change: New connecting rods are used in rod and piston groups for the above engines in all applications. The new connecting rods have the sides tapered at the upper end, in the area of the piston pin bore. This improved design is similar to the design of connecting rods used in several other models.
Adaptable As: Direct replacement. Each new connecting rod assembly is a direct replacement for the former connecting rod assembly as shown in the chart. The new and former connecting rods can be mixed in the same engine.
Caterpillar Information System:
1979/10/22 New Valve Rotator And New Oil Shield Are Available{1104,1105,1109}
1979/10/22 Size Of Glass Beads Is Important When Used To Clean Engine And Turbocharger Parts{0670,1052,1053,1077,1105,1214}
1979/10/22 More Studs Used To Hold Transmission To Bevel Gear Case{3064,3150,4059}
1979/10/22 Cold Temperature Starting Procedures For Air Compressor And Drill Engines{0374,1000,1450}
1979/10/22 New Coolant Temperature Regulator Housing And Vent Line Valve Give Better Control Of Engine Cooling; Conversion Kits Available{1380,1355}
1979/10/22 Bracket Modification Makes Oil Filter Changes On Transmissions Easier{3179}
1979/10/22 Use The FT1482 Stop Collar Assembly With The 1P4000 Line Boring Tool Group{0663}
1979/10/15 New Camshaft Housing Gasket Has Increased Resistance To High Temperature{1113}
1979/10/15 Engine Oil Viscosity Changed To SAE 10W/30 For Shipment From All U.S. Factories{1318}
1979/10/15 Screen Now Used In 7 And 8-Speed Power Shift Transmission Governor Oil Supply And Signal Lines{3167,3179,3151,3004}
1979/10/08 Supplement To Special Instruction, Form SEHS6895, "Bench Testing Hydraulic Components" Now Available On Microfiche{0650}
1979/10/08 Adjust Final Drive Hub Bearings At 2000 Hour Intervals{4054}
1979/10/22 Voltage Regulator Can Cause Variable Ammeter Indications{1410,1401,1405,1406,7467}
1979/10/22 Steel Shims Are Now Used To Adjust The Preload On The Front Wheel Bearings{4208,4200}
1979/10/22 New Shaft Used In Fan Drive Group{1359}
1979/10/22 Different Thrust Bearing And Thrust Rings Now Used In Turbochargers{1052,1053}
1979/10/29 New--3208 Engine Maintenance Tips Wall Chart {0374,1000}
1979/10/29 New Top Piston Ring Has Plasma-Coated Face {1215}
1979/10/29 Use The 6V2034 Micrometer Adapter To Measure Lip Thickness Of Engine Valves {0653,1105}
1979/10/29 New Repair Kit Is Available For Service Of Hydraulic Jack {0642}
1979/11/05 Correct Installation Of Track Shoe Nuts{4170,4179}
1979/11/05 Two Plug Assemblies (Booster Cables) Are Available To Start Machines{1401,1453}
1979/11/05 Wider Connecting Rods Have More Bearing Area{1214,1218}
1979/11/12 Puller Studs Of Same Size Can Have Different Work Capacities{0621}