1990/09/01 Caterpillar


Improved Water Line Clamps

Usage:


3600 Family Of Engines

Description of Change: Improved water line clamps are used in the water lines group. The former clamps did not provide adequate clamping contact. The improved clamps, when installed correctly, prevent clamp failure.

Adaptable To: The part number of the improved 2W3340 Water Outlet Lines Group for the 3606 and 3608 Engines did not change. The part numbers of the improved 7L8256 Clamp (1), 7W2033 Clip (2) and 7W2034 Clip (3) did not change. The improved components are effective with 3606 (8RB359) and 3608 (6MC290) Engines.


Illustration 1. Location of components in water outlet lines group for 3606 and 3608 Engines.

The part number of the improved 2W6074 Water Lines Group for the 3612 and 3616 Engines did not change. The part numbers of the improved 8T5442 Clip (4) and 8T5441 Bracket (5) did not change. The improved components are effective with 3612 (9RC66) and 3616 (1PD37) Engines.


Illustration 2. Location of components in water lines group for 3612 and 3616 Engines.

NOTE: When installing the clamps, they should be tight on the tube. Incorrect fit is evident if the clamp can be moved by hand after installation on the tube.

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