Support Blocks Are Now Available For The Ends Of The Equalizer Bar{7206,7209}
Usage:
D8K, D9H and DD9H Tractors
Description of Change: The support blocks, which hold the ends of the equalizer bar on D8K, D9H, and DD9H Tractors, are now available for parts replacement. Formerly, when a support block was lost or damaged, the dealer or customer had to make a replacement block.
Adaptable To: All D8K, D9H and DD9H Tractors. For D8K Tractors, order the 6P1385 Block. For D9H and DD9H Tractors, order the 6P2259 Block.
Caterpillar Information System:
1980/01/21 Adjustable Spanner Wrench For Screw-On Pistons In Ripper Lift And Blade Tilt Cylinders{0614,5100,5350}
1980/01/14 Use The FT1481 Bracket To Hold The 1P2371 Micrometer In Position During Bore Size Measurement{0655,0663}
1980/01/07 6V2091 Tap Available For Repairs On Spiralock Threads For Bevel Gear And Steering Clutch Case {0611,4059}
1980/01/07 Improved Ring Seal Used At Rear Of Crankshaft {1161}
1980/01/07 New Stronger Hub For Torque Converter Impeller Is Made Of Nodular Iron {3101}
1980/01/07 New 6V114 Gauge Assembly Available To Measure Brake Drum Wear {0653,4252}
1980/01/07 Improved Pivot Pin Assemblies Now Used Between End Of Steering Cylinder And Gooseneck {4303,6209,7107}
1980/01/07 Important: XT3 And XT5 Hose Assemblies Must Be Fabricated And Installed Correctly For Maximum Service Life {5057}
1980/01/07 Different Steering Cylinder Hose Prevents Failures {4304}
1980/01/07 Fuel Heaters Are Now Available For Field Installation {1296}
1980/01/07 Do Not Use 5B1161 Wire To Check Main Bearing And Connecting Rod Bearing Clearances; Use Plastigage {0653,1203,1219,1230}
1980/01/07 Three New Pressure Gauges Are Now Available {0651}
1980/01/21 New Piston Groups Have The Piston Pin Bore Off-Center, Away From The Thrust Side Of The Piston{1214}
1980/01/21 A Complete Tire Valve Group Must Be Ordered For Parts Replacement Of A Tire Valve Body{4202}
1980/01/21 New Hose Assemblies Used For Supply Lines To Elevator Motor{5057,5314}
1980/01/21 Longer Bolts And Spacers Now Used In Service Brake Groups{4256,4251}
1980/01/21 Drain Holes Added To Roof Panel And Channels On ROPS{7323}
1980/01/21 A Different 45° Elbow Is Now Used In Transmission Control Group{3166,3156}
1980/01/21 New Fuel Injection Nozzle Assembly Used{1254}
1980/01/21 New Brake System Has Larger, Stronger Caliper Heads With Improved Pistons And More Lining Surface Area{4250,7000}
1980/01/28 Forward Warning Horns Now Connected To Low Air Pressure Horn In Operator's Compartment; Override Switch Can Be Installed{7400,7450,7408}
1980/01/28 Stronger Control Lever Used In Valve Control Group (Position) For Bowl And Apron Control{5063}
1980/01/28 New 6V199 Socket For Use On Fasteners In Areas With Limited Clearance{0612}
1980/01/28 Installation Procedures For 5N5880 Remote Shut-Off Group And 5N6336 Oil Pressure Indicator Gauge Group{7418,7403,7455}