2001/10/01 Caterpillar

Industrial Engines:

3208 (S/N: 03Z; 90N)

Marine Engines:

3208 (S/N: 01Z)

Generator Set Engines:

3208 (S/N: 30A; 5YF)

Specifications, SENR2131-03, "3208 Marine Engine", "Fuel Injection Pump"Specifications, SENR2531-01, "3208 Generator Set Engines", "Fuel Injection Pump"Specifications, SENR3687-01, "3208 Industrial Engine", "Fuel Injection Pump"Specifications, SENR4606-01, "3208 Industrial and Marine Engines", "Fuel Injection Pump"

The torque procedure for the bushings that retain the fuel injection pumps has changed. Please note this change in the appropriate module. The change is shown in the text that follows:

(6) Bushings

On engines with a horsepower rating of 325 horsepower or less, tighten the bushing to a torque of 95 ± 7 N·m (70 ± 5 lb ft).

On engines with a horsepower rating that is greater than 325 horsepower, the bushings should be replaced, if the bushings have been removed. On engines with a horsepower rating that is greater than 325 horsepower, perform the following procedure to tighten the bushings.

1. Tighten the bushing to a torque of 95 ± 7 N·m (70 ± 5 lb ft).

2. Loosen the bushing for 15 degrees.

3. Tighten the bushing again to a torque of 95 ± 7 N·m (70 ± 5 lb ft).