Bulletin No. 1.71-5 Group No. 1.71 September 14, 2005 Page 1 of 1

BALANCER SHAFTS

This bulletin replaces bulletin 1.71-4.

New Balancer Shafts are now available from Reliance. Shown below are the part numbers that are now in stock. The Balancer Shafts turn two times engine speed and are wearing parts. In fact, the main cause of major engine failure in 300/350 Series John Deere Engines involve Balancer Shafts and Balancer Shaft Bushings. Failures including these parts usually result in damage to the block and crankshaft as well. The part numbers now available are:

Part No. Description S/N Engine Application

NAR-61351 Balancer Shaft Assembly, 4-202D

Right Hand 60% 4-219D,T

4-239D

>>746,397 4-239T,A

4045D

NAR-61352 Balancer Shaft Assembly, 4-202D

Left Hand 60% 4-219D,T

4-239D

>>746,397 4-239T,A

4045D

NAR-69710 Balancer Shaft Assembly, 746,398>> 4-239T,A

Right Hand 4-276

(Requires bolt on weights) 4045T

NAR-69711 Balancer Shaft Assembly 746,398>> 4-239T,A

Left Hand 4-276

(Requires bolt on weights) 4045T

NRE-500448 Balancer Shaft Assembly 4.5 Powertech

Right Hand

NRE-500449 Balancer Shaft Assembly 4.5 Powertech

Left Hand

Be sure to add these important and fast moving parts to your next stocking order.