PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CAMSHAFTS ON CERTAIN 3516 GENERATOR SETS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CAMSHAFTS ON CERTAIN 3516 GENERATOR SETS

Usage:

TEBE8175-00

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11Oct2018

A-420

D-506

O-512

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Priority	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CAMSHAFTS ON CERTAIN 3516 GENERATOR SETS
1210		PI32945

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NOTE:

Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar.

NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32945" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI32945" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
30Apr2019	31Oct2019

PROBLEM

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The camshaft needs to be replaced on certain 3516 Generator Sets. The existing camshaft can interfere with the fuel control linkage causing debris within the engine.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
3516	JCG00108-00111 YAL00227-00228, 230-231, 233, 236, 363

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
16	1N4679	ROD AS-CONTROL
32	2L9038	LOCKNUT
16	5P0076	BOLT-12 POINT HD
32	5P0537	WASHER-HARD
16	6V3279	BOLT-GROUND BODY
1	7E5540	CAMSHAFT-REAR
1	7E6821	CAMSHAFT-FRONT
1	7E6822	CAMSHAFT AS
1	7E6824	CAMSHAFT AS-REAR
2	7N3216	SPACER-CAMSHAFT
16	7N5343	BOLT-PIVOT
16	7N5352	DOWEL
16	7N5358	BRACKET
16	7N5360	LEVER
16	8N2004	CAP
32	0058160	BOLT-12 POINT HD
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Before beginning any maintenance, review Generator Set's Operation and Maintenance Manual and follow all safety information and safe work practices.

Follow "Camshaft - Remove", and "Camshaft - Install", in Disassembly and Assembly, SENR2365.

Note: The generator fan guard will need to be removed in order to remove the engine's camshafts.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 30.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CAMSHAFTS

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 3516 GENERATOR SETS

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The camshafts needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing camshafts can interfere with the fuel control linkage causing debris within the engine. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 11Oct2018 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, and urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 11Oct2018 Service Letter