1983/09/26 Caterpillar

Product Identification Number To Replace Serial Number On Earthmoving Equipment{7557}

Usage:

In the future, earthmoving equipment manufacturers will use a product identification number (PIN) to identify their products. This will give common terminology for the identification number throughout the earthmoving industry. Caterpillar will also use the PIN, instead of serial numbers, on all powered equipment that is designed for an operator. The PIN will have the same prefix and continue in the same sequence as the current serial numbers. Caterpillar products that are not designed for an operator (scrapers, transmissions, engines, etc.) will continue to use serial numbers.

The PIN will be used on two different plates on the machines. One is the "Product Identification Number Plate," the other is the "Service Information Numbers Plate." These plates will be used on some models in the near future. Eventually they will be used on all powered machines designed for an operator.

Remember, the PIN identifies the machine in the same way as the current serial number. The PIN, should be used in all reports, where applicable.

Caterpillar Information System:

1983/09/26 New Bearing Used On Main Shaft{3303}

1983/09/26 Service Information For Woodward Governors{0374,1264}

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1983/09/12 Parts Service Information For Pistons, Connecting Rods, Piston Pins And Rings{1214,1225,1215,1218}

1983/09/12 New Dust Covers Available For Twin Disc IBF318 And IBF321 Rear Power Take-Off Clutches{3055}

1983/09/12 New Larger Auxiliary Sea Water Pump Operates At Lower RPM{1371}

1983/09/05 Engine Maintenance Information Films Available{1318,1352,0375}

1983/09/05 Vent Hole In Water Temperature Regulator Cover Removed{1355}

1983/09/05 6V3100 Engine Timing Indicator Group May Have 6V9710 Or 6V2192 Transducer{0651}

1983/09/05 New Piston Oil Rings{1215}

1983/09/05 Larger Oil Pump Used To Give Better Clutch Cooling And Bearing Lubrication{3310,3302,3307}

1983/09/05 Replacement Counterweights And Information For Replacement Of Counterweights And Balancing The Crankshaft{1202,0652}

1983/10/03 Use 6V6070 Tool Group And New Adjustment Procedure For New Scroll Fuel System{0654,1264,1278}

1983/10/03 New Oil Pump Has Bypass Valve And Oil Return Passage Inside The Pump{1304}

1983/10/10 S.O.S Program Synopsis{1318,5068,3179,0652}

1983/10/10 New Connecting Rod And Main Bearings Used{1203,1219,1226,1227,1230}

1983/10/10 Changes Made To Identification Marks On Connecting Rod Assemblies{1218}

1983/10/10 New Service Centers For 6V3100 Engine Timing Indicator Group{0651}

1983/10/10 New Water Pump Oil Seal Prevents Leaks{1361}

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1983/10/17 Changes Made To Air Intake Shut-offs And Contactor Groups{1078}

1983/10/17 New Air Starting Motor Has A Slip-Clutch Type Drive Gear{1451}

1983/10/17 Improved Lower Shaft Bearing Now Used{3307}

1983/10/17 Maintenance Free Battery Available For Use In On-Highway Trucks And Buses{1401}