SIRS Index Contains Product Update Information {7570,0374}
Usage:
You may have noticed the words "Product Update" when looking through the SIRS Index on microfiche. See the illustration. These words appear when a product improvement will increase the performance or lower the operation costs of a customer's machine or engine. Product updates can offer extra sales opportunities when equipment is in the shop for other repairs.
Besides the words "Product Update" an estimated range for labor time is also shown on the microfiche.
In the United States and Canada, this information can be received directly on-line through Direct Inquiry SIRS.
Caterpillar Information System:
1983/04/18 Cutting Threads For Caterpillar Taperlock Studs {7553}
1983/04/18 Pistons With Thicker Top Rings Must Be Used In Correct Applications {1214,1215}
1983/04/18 Repair Kit For Diesel Fuel Heater Available {1296}
1983/04/18 Changes And Recommendations For Oil Pumps {1304}
1983/04/18 Use Pneumatic Tool To Remove Gaskets, Sealants, Paints {0610}
1983/04/18 Use Of 9S3265 Retaining Compound On AiResearch Turbocharger Compressor Wheel Retainer Nuts {1052,1053}
1983/04/18 New Special Instruction Available For 6V4135 Halogen Leak Detector {0651}
1983/04/18 Protection Of Electric System For Machines Used In Corrosive Applications {1400}
1983/04/18 New O-Ring Seals Used On Cover For Auxiliary Start Connector {1401,1402}
1983/04/18 Machine Available To Balance Turbochargers {0650,1052,1053,1077}
1983/04/04 New Connecting Rod Bearings Used{1219,1230}
1983/04/04 Use The 6V5000 Infrared Thermometer Group To Measure Temperatures{0651}
1983/04/18 New Reconditioning Specifications For Cylinders Decrease Piston Scuffing And Seizure {0374,1223,1216,1201}
1983/04/25 Valve Spring Retainers Now Have Thicker Flanges{1108}
1983/04/25 Breather Now Made Of Steel Instead Of Plastic{5163,4059,4114,3154,4003}
1983/04/25 Changes To Valve Clearance Settings{0374,1105,1250}
1983/04/25 New Gasket And Cover Used On Governors{1264}
1983/04/25 Remove Plastic Plug From Fuel Transfer Pump{1256}
1983/05/09 New Service Tools Available{0600}
1983/05/09 Change Made To FT1535 Idler Bearing Puller{0621,4167}
1983/05/09 New Specification For Adjustment Of Jacobs Engine Brake{1119}
1983/05/09 Change 6V3060 EGR Testers To LES Testers{0651,1080}
1983/05/09 New Turbocharger Has Thicker Mounting Flange To Prevent Breakage{1052}
1983/05/09 New Fuel Nozzle Adapters Used{1106}