1978/02/08 Caterpillar

Successful Engine Service-3208 Engine Booklet Is Available

Usage:

3208 Engines

The booklet "Successful Engine Service-3208 Engines", Form No. SEBD0509, is now available. The information in this booklet will help servicemen make correct diagnosis of 3208 Engine failures. It also has information to help operators and servicemen prevent failures since it gives descriptions of conditions that can cause engine failures. Damaged and worn parts are shown in color photographs that show failure and wear symptoms (signs, indications). The booklet also has illustrations and descriptions of improved parts and descriptions of tools and procedures to make diagnosis and/or repairs easier.

The booklet can be ordered on a miscellaneous order form for $1.00.

New booklet available that gives troubleshooting information on 3208 Engines.

Caterpillar Information System:

1978/02/08 Stronger Front Support Assembly

1978/02/08 Smaller Quantity Of Oil Now Used In Engine Oil Pan; Prevents Contact Between Crankshaft And Oil

1978/02/08 New Water Pump Cover Has A Baffle And Wall To Send Coolant Flow From Bypass Line Directly Into Water Pump

1978/02/08 Oil Strainer (Screen) Added To Turbocharger Thrust Bearing

1978/02/08 Probable Causes Of Low Fuel Delivery During Testing On Fuel Injection Test Benches

1978/02/08 New Water Temperature Regulator Opens At 180 °F (82°C){1350,1355,7304}

1978/02/08 Complete Set Of Contact Points For Dial Indicators Is Now Available In One Group

1978/02/08 Attachment Groups Put Corrosion Inhibitor Directly Into Cooling System

1978/02/08 Do Not Change Factory Fuel Or Speed Settings On Truck Engines Unless New Settings Are Certified Under Applicable EPA Regulations

1978/02/08 Change In Design Of Engine Governor, Fuel Injection And Transfer Pump Groups, And Fuel Ratio Control Groups

1978/01/18 Improved Gasket Prevents Oil Leakage From The Governor

1978/01/18 5P8665 Cylinder Liner Puller Makes Liner Removal Easier And Faster

1978/02/08 Design Of Governor Control Linkage Changed; Less Force Is Needed To Move The Accelerator Pedal

1978/03/01 Replacement Seals And Wear Sleeves Now Available As A Crankshaft Seal Kit

1978/03/01 Modification Of Oil Pan For Installation Of Oil Sump Heater

1978/03/01 Stronger Exhaust Manifold Gasket Now Used

1978/03/01 Use Again Specifications For Valve Springs Are Changed

1978/03/01 New Tachometer Drive Adapter Assembly Prevents Failure Of The Seals For The Tachometer Drive Group And Transfer Pump

1978/03/01 List Of Service Publications

1978/03/01 New Starter Motors Have Solenoid On Top Of Starter

1978/03/01 Replacement Seal Group For Water Pump Impeller Now Has All The Seal Parts Plus An Installation Tool

1978/03/01 Stronger Piston And Connecting Rod Are Tapered In Area Of Piston Pin

1978/03/01 Improved Fuel Priming Pump Assembly Has Better Sealing Characteristics; Repair Kit Available For Knob

1978/04/05 Correct Adjustment Of The Governor Control Linkage In Truck Engines Is Necessary To Prevent Low Power