NUT 5435764 - Caterpillar

Machine Engine:
3046 (S/N: 5XK1-UP)
Service Magazine SEPD0608, December 2003, "A Piston Sleeve is Available to Repair the 3046 Engine Block". Disregard this article. See the article that follows.If a cylinder bore has a defect or excessive wear, a piston sleeve is available for repair. Use 122-7311 Piston Sleeve in order to repair the cylinder bore. Use the following procedure in order to install the piston sleeve.
Set up a boring bar in order to evenly remove material from the cylinder walls.
The cylinder bore that is getting replaced must be bored in order to install the piston sleeve. The inside Diameter of the cylinder bore should be 97.955 mm to 97.990 mm (3.8565 inch to 3.8579 inch).
Cool the piston sleeve to 0 °C (32 °F).
Press the piston sleeve into the cylinder block until the distance between the top of the piston sleeve and the top of the block is 0.3 mm (0.012 inch).
Mill the top of the piston sleeve until the piston sleeve is flush with the top of the cylinder block.
Bore the piston sleeve to a diameter of 94.000 mm to 94.035 mm (3.7008 inch to 3.7002 inch).
Hone the piston sleeve to a surface finish of 0.4 micrometers (16 microinches) to 0.8 micrometers (32 microinches).