A New And A Remanufactured TU-FLO 1400L Air Compressor Group Is Available{1803}
Usage:
3176B (9CK18691-Up),
C-10 (2PN1-Up),
C-12 (1YN1-Up) Truck Engines
Description of Change: A new TU-FLO 1400L Air Compressor Group is available for use in the above truck engines. The new air compressor has several improvements that increase the life of the compressor. The improvements include a new crankshaft and a new pressure relief valve. The new air compressor is also available in a remanufactured version.
Adaptable To: The new 145-9957 Air Compressor Group, and 0R-8679 Remanufactured Compressor Group is effective with the above 3176B Truck Engines.
Caterpillar Information System:
1997/06/23 Improved Piston Rings Available{1215}
1997/06/23 New Chrome-Plated Stem On Exhaust Valve Increases Valve And Valve Guide Wear Life{1105,1100}
1997/06/23 Mechanical Unit Fuel Injector Groups Spill Shield Changed{1290}
1997/05/27 New Alternator Now Used{1405,7168}
1997/05/27 New Idler Gear Stub Shaft Assembly And Idler Gear Assembly Used In Front Gear Group{1206}
1997/05/27 Improved Brackets Used In Refrigerant Compressor Mounting Groups{1802}
1997/05/27 Special Installation Procedure For Alternator Support Brackets{1405}
1997/05/27 Procedure To Investigate Misfires On Engines Equipped With Electronic Unit Injectors (EUI){1290}
1997/04/01 New "Fuel System Reuse And Salvage Guides" Reference Manual Available{1250}
1997/04/01 Description Of March 1997 (MAR97) Software Modifications{1920}
1997/04/01 Improvements Made To Remanufactured 0R-3008 Fuel Transfer Pump{1256}
1997/02/24 New Oil Supply And Drain Lines In Turbocharger Oil Lines Groups Used With "Mid-Mount", "New Mid-Mount", And "Low Mount" Arrangements{1307}
1997/07/01 Electronic Control Module (ECM) Part Number Changes{1901}
1997/07/01 Electronic Display Groups Available For English/Spanish And English/French{7490}
1997/07/01 Manufacturing And Design Improvements Incorporated Into Fuel Injection Nozzle Assemblies{1252,1307}
1997/07/01 Governor Control Cover Assembly Includes New Seal And Improved Cover{1264}
1997/07/01 "T" Adapter Cable Assembly Available{1901}
1997/07/01 Cylinder Head Gasket Changed For Tu-Flo 550/750 Air Compressor Groups{1803}
1997/08/01 Lubricity Limit Added To Preferred Distillate Fuel Recommendation{1280}
1997/08/01 Changes For The C-10 And C-12 1998 Model Year Truck Engines{1000}
1997/08/01 Troubleshooting Tip For Inlet Air Heater (Flame Start){1090}
1997/08/01 Improved O-Ring Seals Replace Former O-Ring Seals In Oil Cooler And Oil Filter Base{1378,1306}
1997/09/19 Special Instruction Available For 141-7060 Injector Wiring Harness Connector Repair Kit To Repair Connectors On HEUI Wiring Harness Assembly{1408,1290}
1997/09/19 3406C O-Ring Seal And Gaskets Changes Provide Improved Oil And Fuel Leak Resistence In Pump And Governor{7555}