1984/10/01 Caterpillar

Tool Drawings Available For Testing Altronic Magnetos On 2P2340 Magneto Test Bench{0709,0712,0767}

Usage:

All Engines Equipped With Altronic Magnetos

SUPPLEMENT: 10/29/84

SERVICE MAGAZINE, OCTOBER 1, 1984, PAGE 4. In the article "Tool Drawings Available For Testing Altronic Magnetos On 2P2340 Magneto Test Bench", put a mark through the last sentence and add the new last sentence that follows.

Follow the test procedure in FT1873 Altronic Magneto Test Procedure when testing Altronic Magnetos.

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Fabricated tool drawings are now available to make wiring harnesses so that Altronic Magnetos can be tested on the 2P2340 Magneto Test Bench.

Drawing No. FT1827 Magneto Test Wiring Harness shows the wiring harness needed to test 8 and 12 cylinder Altronic Magnetos and FT1828 Magneto Test Wiring Harness shows the wiring harness needed to test 4 and 6 cylinder magnetos.

Follow the test procedure in FT1873 Altronic Magneto Test Procedure when testing Altronic Magnetos.

Caterpillar Information System:

1984/10/01 Correct Use Of The 6V4141 Sleeve Metering Calibration Tool Group{0600,0766,0778}

1984/09/17 Correct Installation Of Fuel Injection Pumps Can Prevent Fuel Leaks{1251,1253}

1984/09/17 New Fittings Used In Fuel Filter Lines Group{1274}

1984/09/17 New Gauge In The 1P545 (Tire) Gauge Group Has Dual Scales [kPa (psi)]{0600}

1984/09/17 New Service Tools Available{0600}

1984/09/10 Improved Cylinder Heads And Valve Covers Used{1107,1101}

1984/09/10 Differential Oil Pressure In Oil Filter Housing Can Be Checked With A Differential Pressure Gauge{1306,1318}

1984/09/03 Change To Maintenance Interval For Valve Lash Adjustment{1105,1102}

1984/09/03 Tune-Up Kit And Remanufactured Nozzles Available{1254,1074,1107}

1984/09/03 Low Maintenance High Output Batteries Are Now Standard Equipment{1401}

1984/09/03 Use Of Teflon Sealant Makes It Easier To Replace Water Heater Elements{1383}

1984/09/03 New Transfer Gears Have Better Contact And Alignment{3301}

1984/10/01 New Main And Connecting Rod Bearings Have Copper Bond Material{1203,1219,1230}

1984/10/01 Pressure - Force Conversion Decals Available{0617}

1984/10/01 New Gaskets Give A Better Seal To Watercooled Exhaust Manifolds{1059}

1984/10/01 New Cylinder Block Groups Used{1201}

1984/10/01 Helper Spring Groups Improve Operation Of Air Shutoff Groups{7400,7418}

1984/10/01 Improved Oil Separator Elements Have Longer Service Life{1317,1202,1161}

1984/10/08 Make Sure There Is Clearance Between The Propeller Shaft Fastener And The Transmission Output Flange{3305}

1984/10/08 Information For Reversing Crankshaft Rotation Of All 6.25" Bore V8, V12 And V16 Engines{1000}

1984/10/08 Wiring Changed On Voltage Regulators{4467}

1984/10/08 Temperature Adapter Group Can Be Used With A Caterpillar Multimeter{0776,0785}

1984/10/08 Deflection Of Flywheel Housings Should Be Controlled During Transportation{1157}

1984/10/15 Seal Kits Available For Hydraulic Cylinders{5050}