New Service Tools Available
Usage:
The chart shows new tools available from Caterpillar. More detailed information is given in the Tool Announcement for each tool. The Tool Announcements have been distributed and a copy should be filed in the Tool Guide.
Some tools have a Special Instruction that shows how to use the tool. If available, the Special Instruction Form Number is shown in the last column of the chart along with the Tool Announcement form number.
See your Caterpillar dealer for additional information about these tools or for drawings of the Fabricated Tools.
Caterpillar Information System:
1985/08/01 Head Gasket Replacement Procedure
1985/08/01 Thread Lock Now Used On Timing Advance Bolts
1985/08/01 Remanufactured Cylinder Head Group For NA Engines Must Not Be Installed On T Engines
1985/08/01 Engine Rotation Can Be Changed On 3500 Series Engines
1985/08/01 Correct Location And Rotation Of Front Timing Gears
1985/08/01 Tachometer Drive Is Now An Attachment
1985/07/01 How To Reduce Costs And Increase Marine Engine Life
1985/07/01 Oil Pump Flow Increased
1985/07/01 Battery Disconnect Switch Stops Battery Drain
1985/07/01 New Part Numbers Designate Crankshaft Use
1985/07/01 Orifice Fitting Or Snubber Can Help Stop Erratic Fuel Gauge Operation
1985/07/01 Oil Filter Inspection Can Save Additional Internal Engine Damage
1985/08/01 Thread Sealant Must Be Used On Air Compressor Mounting Bracket Bolts
1985/08/01 Eliminating Interference Between Governor Housing And Tachometer Drive
1985/08/01 Rough Handling Can Move Droop Lever Out Of Position
1985/08/01 Extra Injection Nozzle Clamp Helps Prevent Injection Nozzle Damage
1985/08/01 Problems Caused By Electric Governors That Are Not Supplied By Caterpillar
1985/08/01 Change To Astern Drive Shaft Reduces Horsepower Loss And Improves Ahead Clutch Cooling
1985/08/01 Hardened Washers Used In Engine Oil Lines; Locks Removed From Oil Pump
1985/08/01 New, Corrosion Resistant Water Pump Shaft Available
1985/08/01 New Type Of Paint Used On Some Caterpillar Products; Do Not Weld On Painted Surfaces
1985/08/01 Use Care When Handling Water Seals For Cylinder Head Spacer Plates
1985/08/01 Stronger Push Rod Used
1985/08/01 Location Of 6V5135 Setscrews In Fuel Pump Group