1998/12/07 Caterpillar

Improved Battery Cable Available {1402}

Usage:

All Models

Reference: Special Instruction SMHS8281; Use Of 6V-7061, (8T-3046) Crimping Dies.

Reference: Special Instruction SMHS7677; Use Of 6V-3025 Battery Cable Repair Kit.

A new higher performance battery cable is now available featuring several enhancements. Improvements have been made in the cable's temperature resistance 120°C (248.0°F) vs. 105°C (221.0°F) for standard cable, better abrasion resistance and improved flexibility.

The chart provides a list of part numbers, insulation color and cable gauge (AWG).

NOTE: Use the 8T-3046 or 6V-7061 Crimping Dies to install the terminals on these cables. The dies are designed so that the terminal and the cable receive the correct amount of compression when the die halves are fully closed.

Caterpillar Information System:

1998/12/07 Use 153-8537 A/C Component To Flush Air Conditioning Systems And Recycle Solvent {0757}

1998/12/07 Use 150-1782 Crossblock For 8B-7548 Push Puller

1998/12/07 Use 149-5138 Mechanical Push/Puller For Extra Force In General Purpose Applications {0700}

1998/12/07 New 146-4080 Digital Multimeter Available For Troubleshooting Electronic Circuits {0115}

1998/12/07 Use 145-9342 Filter Crusher To Reduce Waste And Collect Oil {5720,0800}

1998/12/07 Use 144-0235 Belt Tension Gauge to Check Belt Tension {1357}

1998/12/07 Use 9U-5968 Hydrostatic Filter Group To Filter Contaminanted Oil {5050,5095,3030,3080}

1998/12/07 Use 131-5050 DataView Group And 131-5051 DataView Portable TechStation Group For Accurate Diagnostics {1000,3000,4000,5000,6000,0788}

1998/12/07 Identification Of External Terminals On Alternators {1405,1406,1400}

1998/11/30 Proper Flushing And Charging Of Air Conditioner Refrigerant System {7320}

1998/11/23 New 158-4991 Cat Mini Multi-Tool Now Available {1404}

1998/11/23 Use 154-9740 Wire Connector Rework Kit For Solid Cable To Component Connections {1408}

1998/12/07 Use 143-4062, 143-4065, 143-4066 Auto ID Pressure Sensors With DataView {1000,3000,4000,5000,6000,0788}

1998/12/07 Use 153-9630 PWM-Analog Test Group-Sensor Adapter Kit For DataView {1000,3000,4000,5000,6000,0788}

1998/12/28 Use 1Y-3904 Clear Adhesive Sealant For O-Ring Assembly{0649}

1998/12/28 Use 160-0772, 160-0774/ And 160-0775 Wire Brushes For Tough Cleaning Jobs{0674}

1999/01/18 Service Literature Index For Starting Motors And Alternators {1405,1453}

1999/02/01 Procedure For Assembly And Installation Of Conventional Duo-Cone Seals Is Now Available{7561}

1999/02/08 Correct Seal Usage Improves Service Life {7555}

1999/02/22 Shielded Metal Arc Welding And Flux Cored Arc Welding Information {0679}

1999/03/08 Use 157-3719 Spanner For Removing And Installing Bosch Fuel Pumps {1251}

1999/03/08 Use 170-9227 Reamer Shims To Aid In Reaming Engine Injector Sleeves {1254}

1999/03/08 Use 154-9521 Spark Plug Seat Cleaner To Remove Debris From Gasket Seat And Cylinder Heads {1100,0703}

1999/03/08 Use 138-8447 Aerosol Rust Preventative As A Corrosion Inhibitor {0645}