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Caterpillar 3208 GEN SET ENGINE 30A — **Part of 5P4203 Sleeve Metering Field Service Too! Group.

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Before you start

  • NOTE: The fuel injection pump camshaft must be held in toward the fuel transfer pump during
  • NOTE: A new drive sleeve must be installed because a used drive sleeve can slip on the camshaft.

Procedure

  1. Install key (1) and drive gear (2) on the shaft.
  2. Put No. 3 Aviation Permatex on the outside diameter of the seals for body (3).
  3. Use tooling (B) to install the first seal in the body with the lip down and the second seal with the lip
  4. Remove the extra permatex from the body and seals after installation. Be sure the drain hole between
  5. Install tool (C) in the end of the fuel injection pump camshaft. Connect drain line (6) to the fitting on
  6. Install tool (E) in the camshaft so it will not turn.
  7. Put a new sleeve (7) on the camshaft.
  8. Tighten the sleeve into position on the shaft with the 4B4280 Washer of tooling (D) approximately
  9. Use a feeler gauge to check the end play of the camshaft after the sleeve is installed. The end play of
  10. Remove tool (E) from camshaft.
  11. Be sure the governor springs and gasket are in position on governor housing (8). Install the governor
  12. Be sure bolt (9) has the washer and O-ring seal on it when installed.
  13. Remove the fuel injection pump housing from tool (A).

Source: manual:3208 Fuel Transfer Pump Removal.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.