1982/10/04 Caterpillar

New Fuel Nozzle Test Sheet Available{0651,1254}

Usage:

All Caterpillar Diesel Engines Except 3500

A new fuel Nozzle Test Record sheet, Form SEHS8144, is available for dealer use. The record sheet has space to make a record of the test results for 16 fuel nozzles.

Explanation Of Illustration

1. Nozzle Number 1 is a good nozzle and can be used again.

2. Nozzle Number 2 failed the "Cap/Bleed Screw Leakage" test. Install a new seal. Put the cap on the nozzle and test it again.

3. Nozzle Number 3 failed the "Plugged Orifice" test. The test was stopped at that point.

4. Nozzle Number 4 failed the "Tip Leakage" test. The test was stopped at that point.

5. Nozzle Number 5 failed the "VOP" test. The test was stopped at that point.

6. Nozzle Number 6 had a tip that had been cleaned with a steel wire brush. No other tests were done after the "Visual Inspection".

7. Nozzle Number 7 had a broken tip. No other tests were done after the "Visual Inspection".

8. Nozzle Number 8 is a good nozzle and can be used again.

Caterpillar Information System:

1982/10/04 New Connecting Rod And Main Bearings Have Thicker Layer Of Surface Material{1230,1203,1219}

1982/10/04 Improvements Made To Marine Transmissions{3300}

1982/10/04 New Tool Makes Installation Of Carbon Stop Seals Easier{0622,1254}

1982/10/04 Planned Engine Repairs{0374,0375,1318,0372}

1982/10/04 Service Management Guide And Service Methods And Equipment Guide Canceled{0374}

1982/10/04 Changes To Direct Inquiry SIRS{0374}

1982/09/27 Electrical System Voltage Must Be Limited To A Maximum Of 40 Volts With Woodward Model 2301 Governors{1289}

1982/09/27 Improvement To Engine Overspeed Alarm System{7410,7418}

1982/09/27 New Thrust Discs Used In Planetary Groups, Winch Groups{3187,5165,3176}

1982/09/27 New Head Gasket Improves Seal Between Block And Liner Flange{1101,1201}

1982/09/27 New Oil Additives Can Cause High Copper (Cu) Indications During S.O.S. Tests{0372,1318}

1982/09/27 Metal Particles On Magnetic Pick-Up Can Permit Engine RPM To Vary; Move Pick-Up To A New Location{1289}

1982/10/11 Service Information For Easier Use Of The 6V3100 Timing Indicator Group{0651,1250,1156,1157}

1982/10/11 Indications From 6V3100 Timing Indicator Group Must Be Corrected For Some Applications{0651,1250,1156,1157}

1982/10/11 Field Conversion Procedure For EPA Certified On-Highway Truck And On-Highway Vehicle Engines{0374,0375,7557,1250}

1982/10/11 Bulged Capsule-Type Fuel Nozzles{1254}

1982/10/11 Altronic III Ignition Systems Available{1560}

1982/10/11 Engine Slobbering; New Piston And Rings Used{1214,1215,1000,1225,1104,1052}

1982/10/11 New Fasteners Used For Fuel Injection Lines{1252}

1982/10/11 Extended Storage Procedures{1000,3300}

1982/10/11 Improvement To 1N4679 Control Rod Assembly Increases Range Of Adjustment For Rack{1257}

1982/10/11 Hose Presses Can Now Be Used To Service 9.52 mm (.375") JIC Couplings{0623,0624,7554}

1982/10/11 Wider Crankshaft Gear Used{1202,1204,1206}

1982/10/11 New Main And Connecting Rod Bearings Have A Thicker Layer Of Lead-Tin Overlay (Surface Material){1230,1203,1219}