1997/01/13 Caterpillar

Piston Ring Groove Gauges To Quickly And Accurately Determine Reusability Of Pistons{1214,0763}

Usage:

3114, 3116, 3176, 3200, 3300, 3400, And 3406E Engines

Warranty: G

Features/Benefits

* Accurately check piston ring grooves for wear to determine if piston may be returned to service.

* Significantly reduces inspection time and improves reliability of inspection.

* High precision tool - gauge dimensions held to .010 mm (.0004 inch).

* If gauge passes through ring groove, piston is not reusable.

* Foam inserts are available for protection of gauges.

* 6V-3073 Case provides convenient storage and additional protection for gauges.

* Decals for 6V-3073 Case are also available for each gauge.

Specifications/Technical Information

3114 And 3116 Engine (Ring Grooves, All One And Two Piece Pistons)

4C-8164 Piston Ring Groove Gauge

4C-8172 Foam Insert

NEEG2634 Decal

3176 Engine (Ring Groove)

4C-8165 Piston Ring Groove Gauge

4C-8173 Foam Insert

NEEG2635 Decal

3200 Engine (Top Ring Groove)

4C-8166 Piston Ring Groove Gauge

4C-8172 Foam Insert

NEEG2636 Decal

3200 Engine (Intermediate Ring Groove)

4C-8167 Piston Ring Groove Gauge

4C-8172 Foam Insert

NEEG2637 Decal

3300 Engine (Ring Groove)

4C-8168 Piston Ring Groove Gauge

4C-8172 Foam Insert

NEEG2638 Decal

3400 Engine (Top Ring Groove, One Piece Aluminum Piston)

4C-8169 Piston Ring Groove Gauge

4C-8173 Foam Insert

NEEG2639 Decal

NEEG2693 Card

4C-8169 Gauge works with these pistons:

0R-2725

116-8155

3406E Engine (Top Ring Groove, Two Piece Piston With Steel Crown)

4C-8170 Piston Ring Groove Gauge

4C-8173 Foam Insert

NEEG2640 Decal

3406E Engine (Intermediate Ring Groove)

4C-8171 Piston Ring Groove Gauge

4C-8173 Foam Insert

NEEG2641 Decal

Typical piston ring groove gauge

Caterpillar Information System:

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