Description
The idler gear is used to maintain consistent rotation and torque transfer between the drive gear and the driven gear, helping ensure smooth operation and reduced wear. It is designed with a specific number of teeth and pitch diameter so that it meshes perfectly with the drive gear and driven gear. The arrangement of the gears in the pump is advantageous, enabling the pump to produce the required pressure and flow rate for efficient fuel delivery.
Attributes
- Prevents excessive wear on individual gears by distributing torque across multiple gears
- Reduces stress on individual gear shafts
Applications
The idler gear can be used to change the direction of rotation between the engine and the pump, allowing fuel to be delivered efficiently from one location to another regardless of the initial direction of rotation.
Compatible Equipment
- Generator Sets: 3512B
- Dozers: D11R, D11N
- Excavators: 3508B, 3516B
- Off-Highway Trucks: 777, 789, 777D, 793, 785
Additional information
| Machine Model | |
|---|---|
| Equipment Type | |
| Part Source | Genuine OEM |
