Reference Chart For Usage Of New Electronic Components{7400,0374}
Usage:
Improved electrical components are used in many electrical systems. The chart that follows can be used to determine the correct application of some of these new components. See the Service Magazine article for a complete description of the change.
Caterpillar Information System:
1983/12/19 FT1808 Cable Permits Easier Use Of 6V2100 Multitach To Check Engine Or Alternator RPM{0651}
1983/12/19 New Monitor Groups Will Keep Water Out Of EMS Panel{7490}
1983/12/19 Replacement Valve Guides Can Be Used To Recondition Cylinder Heads{1104}
1983/12/19 Smaller Dowel, Stronger Cover Used On Oil Pump Drive Shaft{3310}
1983/12/12 Modification Of Control Panel Gives Different Power Source For Overcrank Timer To Prevent Starter Motor Failures{7450}
1983/12/12 Cooling System Conditioner Helps Prevent Cavitation Damage{1350}
1983/12/12 Dry Exhaust Elbow and Improved Turbocharger Exhaust Seal Help Prevent Exhaust Gas Leakage{1052,1061}
1983/12/12 New Spring And Shaft Used In Governor Control Lever Have Increased Corrosion Resistance{1265}
1983/12/05 Inspect Camshaft And Lifters After A Failure In The Valve Mechanism Area{1209,1208,1210}
1983/12/05 6V4163 Bit And 6V4164 Driver Now Available For Removal Of Bolts For Flyweight Carrier{0612,1264}
1983/12/05 Mixture Of Inch And Metric Fasteners To Be Used{0683}
1983/12/05 Several Temperature Detectors Available For 6V6996 And 6V7118 Induction Bearing Heaters{0627}
1984/01/09 Water Pump Housing Is Now Available For Parts Service{1373}
1984/01/09 Stronger Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold Used{1059}
1984/01/09 Usage Of Pistons With Rectangular Rings{1214,1215}
1984/01/09 High Levels Of Soot In The Oil; Make Sure Air Fuel Ratio Control Operates Correctly{1278}
1984/01/09 Parts Service Information For Pistons{1214,1225}
1984/01/09 Drive Block Retainer Plates Are No Longer Used{3305}
1984/01/16 New Cover And Lever Will Prevent Overtravel Of Valve Spool {3313}
1984/01/23 New Plastic Impeller Will Help Improve Service Life Of Water Pump Seal{1361}
1984/01/23 Housing Assembly Now Has Sleeve To Prevent Housing Damage{3306}
1984/01/23 Remanufactured Connecting Rod Assemblies{1218}
1984/01/23 New Overhaul Kit For Sea Water Pump Has Improved Impeller{1364}
1984/01/30 New Water Temperature Regulator Helps Prevent Engine Overcooling{1355}