Entertainment Radios Improved With Increased Reliability {7338}
Usage:
Various Caterpillar Products
Description of Change: 24 volt radios and Antitheft radios have been replaced by 12 volt non-antitheft units coupled with voltage converters to increase reliability. The 12 volt radios also include weatherbands for the US versions.
Adaptable To: The selection of available radios has been standardized and now consists of three 12 volt radios. These three units replace a variety of former units. In some cases a voltage converter is necessary for installation, and in other cases both the converter and an installation kit are required. The following chart lists the service replacement radios, voltage converters, installation kits, and corresponding discontinued radios.
Caterpillar Information System:
1998/05/18 New Final Drive Parts Reduce Gear Play {4051}
1998/05/11 New Engine Lifter Arm Assembly With Crowned Roller Used In Lifter Groups {1209}
1998/05/11 Bolt Pattern Change From Six To Four In Piston And Rod For Bucket And Stick Cylinders Improves Service Life {5457,5458}
1998/05/11 A New Switch Used In High Pressure Screens Of Discharge Lines From Hydraulic Pumps Is Resistant To Internal Leakage Of Hydraulic Oil {5050}
1998/05/11 Special Instruction, REHS0183, "Removal And Installation Of Tamperproof Caps On A RSV Governor" Is Available {1264}
1998/05/04 ROPS Instruction Film Available Through Parts Service{7177,7405}
1998/05/04 Improved Alternator Groups Now Available{1405}
1998/05/04 New Load Sensing Signal Relief Valve Prevents Wear Between Load Piston And Housing{5117}
1998/05/04 New Rear Glass Assembly Improves Cab Assemblies{7300,7310}
1998/05/04 Serviceable Parts For Hydraulic Pilot System Pump{5073,5085}
1998/05/04 New Retaining Ring In Final Drive Motor Group Improves Reliability{5058}
1998/05/04 Special Instructions Are now Available For Installing Two-Way And Four-Way Pilot Valves{5051,5059}
1998/05/25 New Main Pump Group Creates New Specifications For Service Manual Module SENR8961 {5050,0372}
1998/05/25 New Main Pump Group Creates New Specifications For Service Manual Module SENR8971 {5050,0372}
1998/05/25 New Ether Starting Aid Group Used {1456}
1998/05/25 New Valve Cover Seal Used {1107}
1998/06/01 Support Literature Is Now Available For Maintaining Air Conditioning And Heating Systems {7300,7304,7309,7320,7337}
1998/06/01 New Duo-Cone® Seals In Track Rollers Improves Corrosion Resistance And Low Temperature Performance {4180,7561}
1998/06/01 New Improved Alternator Guard Assembly {7168}
1998/06/01 Shims Prevent Binding Of Rotor In Swivel {5060}
1998/06/01 Installation Of Tow Hooks To Carbody {7103,7062}
1998/06/01 New Hardened Locknut Improves Retention Of Impeller On Piston Pump Shaft {5070}
1998/06/01 Information System Builder V1.2 May Experience An "Operating System Error" {7601}
1998/06/01 Uploading VIMS Source And Configuration Software {7601}