This spacer plate, resembling a large gasket, fits between the engine block and the head on Caterpillar’s diesel engines. This product is an update from the aluminum spacer plate that was originally provided in these engines.
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Liner Failure Analysis
Are you having trouble with the liners in your diesel engine? We’re bringing you a failure analysis that can help you figure out what’s going on with your liners! Read on to see if you’re experiencing any of these failures.
Continue reading Liner Failure AnalysisConnecting Rod Failure Analysis
We get it. When something goes wrong in your diesel engine, you want to get it fixed and get back on the road right away. Sometimes it’s tempting to do the quickest or least expensive fix just to get going again.
Continue reading Connecting Rod Failure AnalysisPiston Skirt Failure Analysis
Have you taken your diesel engine apart and noticed damage to your piston skirts? You might be wondering what could cause this kind of failure. We’re taking you through possible failure modes to help prevent this damage from occurring on your pistons again.
Continue reading Piston Skirt Failure AnalysisPiston Pin Failure Analysis
Poor lubrication can cause a lot of problems in your diesel engine. Your piston pins are no different. If you notice damage on your piston pins, there’s a chance that your engine might not be properly lubricated. How do you know if the damage to the pins is caused by improper lubrication? We’ll show you!
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Did you just hear that the rod bearings in your diesel engine have failed? Are you wondering how exactly that could have happened?
Continue reading Rod Bearings Failure AnalysisPiston Crowns Failure Analysis
Improper engine care and issues it can cause to pistons.
Continue reading Piston Crowns Failure AnalysisMain Bearings Failure Analysis
So you’re having a problem with the bearings in your diesel engine. But just what is causing this problem? Properly diagnosing the issue can help prevent it from becoming a recurring problem, so it’s important to understand the full extent of the failure.
Continue reading Main Bearings Failure AnalysisValve Bridges Failure Analysis
Did you know that when the valves fail on your diesel engine, it could be due to a failure in a specific area of the valve? Different types of failure cause damage in different areas of the valve, so identifying where the failure occurred can help you diagnose exactly what’s going on in your engine.
Continue reading Valve Bridges Failure AnalysisValve Keepers-Retainers Failure Analysis
When it comes to failures in your engine, you want to know what’s going on and what caused it right away so you can make sure the problem gets fixed. We’re here to help!
Continue reading Valve Keepers-Retainers Failure AnalysisPiston Cooler Failure Analysis
You’re at the shop, and the technician tells you that the problems in your diesel engine include a failed piston cooler. But what could have caused that?
Continue reading Piston Cooler Failure AnalysisOil Pump Failure Analysis
The oil pump is vital to keeping your engine lubricated. If it’s not functioning properly, other parts of your engine could wear and seize, costing you even more money. If your oil pump is starting to fail, there are a few things you might notice, including low oil pressure, higher operation temps, or an unusual noise. None of these symptoms should be ignored, even if your oil pump is in working order, as they could indicate another issue within your engine as well.
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