New Rack Shutoff Solenoid Available{1257,1259}
Usage:
3400 Series Industrial, Marine And Generator Set Engines
Description of Change: A new rack shutoff solenoid is available for the above engines. The new solenoid will give longer service life.
Adaptable As: The new 9G8180 Rack Shutoff Solenoid is available for replacement of the 2N2385 Rack Shutoff Solenoid. A 2W6386 Time Delay Conversion Group must be installed with the new solenoid. See the article, "New Time Delay Conversion Group Available" in the August 23, 1982 Service Magazine.
If the 2W6396 Time Delay Conversion Group is not used with the 9G8180 Solenoid, failure of the temperature and pressure switches is possible.
Caterpillar Information System:
1983/02/28 Engine Valve Stem "Use Again" Specifications{0653,1105}
1983/02/28 Use FT1783 Fixture To Drill Vent Holes In Impeller{0665,1361}
1983/02/28 New Specifications For Installation Of Crankshaft Counterweight Bolts{1202}
1983/02/28 Test Procedure For Hydramechanical Shutoff After Engine Storage{7418}
1983/02/14 New Water Pump Has Improved Seal{1361}
1983/02/14 Check Cylinder Bores For Chamfer During Reconditioning{1202,1222,1223}
1983/02/14 New Clutches For Rear Power Take-Off{3055,3054}
1983/01/31 Special Instruction Available For "Troubleshooting And Repair Of The 6V2100 Multitach"{0651}
1983/01/31 FT806 Cylinder Head Repair Bench Group Is Improved{1101,1201}
1983/01/31 Notice: Bolts, Washers Can Fall Into Suction Screen Housing And Damage Oil Pump{1302}
1983/01/31 Know What Type Of Repair To Make And When{0374}
1983/01/31 Parts Service Information For Pistons{1214,1225}
1983/02/28 Use Vacuum Tester For Quality Control Check Of Water Pump Seal{0652,1361}
1983/02/28 New Instruction Decal Used On 6V4060 Engine Set Point Indicator{0374}
1983/03/14 New Manual BrakeSaver Control Group{1159}
1983/03/14 Fabricated Bracket Decreases Stress On Refrigerant Compressor Bracket{1405,1802}
1983/03/14 "Gas Engine Application And Installation Guide" Now Available{0374}
1983/03/14 Additions To Reference Chart For Major Production Changes{0374,0375,1000}
1983/03/14 Change Made To 6V3032 Deluxe Test Lead Kit{0651}
1983/03/21 New Bolt Used In Front Engine Support{1154}
1983/03/21 Application Of Labels To Plastic Tool Cases{0630}
1983/03/21 New Shutoff Solenoid Group Used{1259}
1983/03/21 FT1588 Cover Storage Rack{0634}
1983/03/21 New Turbocharger Inlet Tube Assembly And New Seal Available{1059,1061}