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Cat 3208 Serial Numbers

I have been struggling to find a paper service manual for my cat 3208. The prefix for my engine s/n is 02Z. I see all sorts of manuals on ebay for engine serial numbers "32Y1 and up" or "2Z1 and up" but I NEVER see one for "02Z and up".  I can't find a chronological list of the serial number prefixes to know if my engine would be covered by one of these other manuals. Can anyone help me with a bit of history on these engine serial numbers so I can find the right service manual? 

Cat wants stupid money for a new one
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Cat 3208 Serial Numbers

Reply #1 –
What is the whole serial number,and do you have an arrangement number on the metal tag,that would help.
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Reply #2 –
Quote from: John44 –
What is the whole serial number,and do you have an arrangement number on the metal tag,that would help.

S/N: 02Z25807
Arrangement #: 1W6715
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #3 –
I have most of  the service manual.  Feel free to call anytime .    87 and later should have roller lifters. I think , and the only real service is making sure that the valves dont get tight. . 

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Reply #4 –
Yup, if no record of recent valve adjustment, good Preventive Maintenance to do it on the Cat 3208.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Cat 3208 Serial Numbers

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Quote from: Elliott –
S/N: 02Z25807
Arrangement #: 1W6715
Forget the zero in the serial number and you are a 2z they don't put the zero on the books
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Reply #6 –
Quote from: craneman –
Forget the zero in the serial number and you are a 2z they don't put the zero on the books
Ah, good to know! So a "2z1 and up" would cover me, yes?
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #7 –
Yes
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Cat 3208 Serial Numbers

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Protech Racing –
I have most of  the service manual.  Feel free to call anytime .    87 and later should have roller lifters. I think , and the only real service is making sure that the valves dont get tight. . 
Our 97 3126 cat had solid lifters, not roller....Just sayin'
Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
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Reply #9 –
Right. I show flat and roller.