Modification Of Oil Pan For Installation Of Oil Sump Heater
Usage:
3208 Truck Engines
Many 3208 Truck Engines will be, or already are, equipped with oil sump heaters. These heaters are not available through Caterpillar Parts Department. There is a recommendation for the installation of an oil sump heater at a specific location to prevent contact (interference) with the pump suction bell. To prevent possible cracks or leaks on the oil pan, a boss can be installed 3.00" (76.2 mm) from the front of the oil pan and as near to the bottom as possible (see the Illustration).
Caterpillar is not responsible for the performance and effects resulting from the use of an oil sump heater.
Location of boss for modification of oil pan.
Caterpillar Information System:
1978/03/01 Replacement Seals And Wear Sleeves Now Available As A Crankshaft Seal Kit
1978/02/08 Design Of Governor Control Linkage Changed; Less Force Is Needed To Move The Accelerator Pedal
1978/02/08 Successful Engine Service-3208 Engine Booklet Is Available
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
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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
1978/03/01 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
1978/04/05 A Gasket Group Is Available To Give Improved Sealing For The Oil Supply To The Rocker Arms On Early Engines
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1978/04/05 5P4149 Conversion Group To Become A Discontinued Item On October 1, 1978