Caterpillar 3208 GEN SET ENGINE 30A — Install Fuel Transfer Pump
Repair & overhaul
For the Caterpillar 3208 GEN SET ENGINE 30A, from the Caterpillar service manual.
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Before you start
- Do not hit the sleeve to install. Damage to the governor will be the result.
- A new drive sleeve must be installed because a used drive sleeve can slip on the camshaft.
- The camshaft must be held in toward the fuel transfer pump during installation to hold the camshaft thrust washer in its counterbore; the thrust washer will be damaged if not in the correct position.
Procedure
- Install key (1) and drive gear (2) on the shaft.
- Put No. 3 Aviation Permatex on the outside diameter of the seals for body (3).
- Use tooling (B) to install the first seal lip down and second seal lip up.
- Remove extra permatex from the body and seals after installation. Be sure the drain hole between the seals is open.
- Install tool (C) in the end of the fuel injection pump camshaft. Connect drain line (6) and put the body in position on the housing. Install the bolts.
- Install tool (E) in the camshaft so it will not turn.
- Put a new sleeve (7) on the camshaft.
- Tighten the sleeve into position on the shaft with the 4B4280 Washer of tooling (D) approximately 6.4 mm (.25 in.). Tighten remainder with 9N5022 Washer until sleeve is at bottom.
- Use a feeler gauge to check the end play of the camshaft after the sleeve is installed.
- Remove tool (E) from camshaft.
- Be sure the governor springs and gasket are in position on governor housing (8). Install the governor housing on the fuel injection pump housing.
- Be sure bolt (9) has the washer and O-ring seal on it when installed.
- Remove the fuel injection pump housing from tool (A).
Tools required
- 2P8315 Bracket Assembly Amazon
- 1P510 Driver Group Amazon
- 6V3071 Seal Guide Amazon
- 5P1603 Bolt (1/2"-20 NF x 1 1/2 in.) Amazon
- 4B4280 Washer Amazon
- 3P1544 Pin Amazon
- 9N5022 Washer Amazon
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Specs & values
- First seal depth 11.51 ± 0.25 mm (.453 ± .010 in.)
- Second seal depth 0.76 ± 0.25 mm (.030 ± .010 in.)
- Camshaft end play must be 0.58 ± 0.46 mm (.023 ± .018 in.)
Source: Caterpillar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.