New Personality Modules Require New Service Program Modules
Usage:
3176 and 3406B (PEEC) Truck Engines
Reference: Truck Engine News, October 1989, Page 4, "Service Program Modules Must Be Ordered By Literature Form Numbers " for 3176 and 3406B (PEEC) Truck Engines.
All 3406B (PEEC) Truck Engines shipped after April 2, 1990 will have new personality modules. These will require new Service Program Modules (SPM's) for Digital Diagnostic Tools (DDT's) and Electronic Control Analyzer Programmers (ECAP's) to service the fuel system. Those who have purchased subscriptions (shown in the chart) for their ECAP's and DDT's will receive the new SPM's automatically. Those who have not purchased subscriptions, should do so through the Dealer Literature ordering system.
Caterpillar Information System:
1990/02/01 New Cat Truck Engine Service Brochures Available By Calling Toll-Free Number
1990/02/01 Jacobs Announces Rework Program For Certain Engine Brake Control Modules On 3176 Truck Engines{1119}
1990/02/01 Resealing Engine Plugs And Fittings; New 5P3413 Pipe Sealant (with Teflon) Available
1990/02/01 Improved Head Gasket Used; Service Tips
1990/02/01 New Exhaust Manifold Stud Available
1990/02/01 Improved 1W2076 Cover Used In Fuel Ratio Control Group
1990/02/01 New Water Temperature Regulator Used
1990/02/01 Improvements Made To Water Pumps; New Groups/Parts Available For Certain Applications
1990/01/01 Separate Service Manual Microfiche Library Available For Engines Only
1990/01/01 New Cooling System Cleaner Available For All Engines
1990/01/01 New Head Gasket Used On 3306B Truck Engines
1990/01/01 Correct Throttle Linkage Adjustment
1990/03/01 Idle Shutdown Timer Used In Auxiliary Power Applications
1990/03/01 List Of Service Publications
1990/03/01 Changing Mounting Position Of 9F3099 And 302266 Magnetic Switches (Relays) May Extend Service Life
1990/03/01 New Hand-Held Microfiche Reader Available
1990/03/01 New Loupe (magnifier) Available For Inspecting Failed Or Broken Parts
1990/04/01 New Valve Lifter Improves Oil Flow To Top Of Engine (improves Compression Brake System Performance)
1990/04/01 Caterpillar Announces 460 hp 3406B (5YG) Heavy-duty Diesel Truck Engine
1990/04/01 Part Numbers For Polyvee Belts From Original Equipment Manufacturers (oem's)
1990/04/01 New Flywheel Ring Gear Available To Improve Engagements
1990/04/01 New Oil Control Piston Ring Used In 3306, 3306B Truck Engines
1990/04/01 Do Not Use Lubricant On Sticking Start (ignition) Switches
1990/05/01 Jump Starting Procedures For Truck Engines