Tech Bulletin – Connecting Rods, Cylinder Packs and Balancing

June 15, 2010

(Click here for a printer-friendly version of this bulletin) In a recent technical bulletin, we discussed the importance of crankshaft balancing and how it directly improves the service life of the engine and related components. This week, we are adding emphasis to that by focusing on the importance of balancing the cylinder packs. Balancing produces… [continue reading]

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Tech Bulletin – Metal Spray, Cylinder Blocks

May 17, 2010

(Click here for a printer-friendly version of this bulletin) In August 2009, a new deck height dimension was specified for CAT 3500B model engines (Ref. CAT SIS #SEBF8157). This specification calls for a higher deck height meaning the same cylinder blocks that once passed inspection are now out of spec due to low deck height…. [continue reading]

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