1996/02/16 Caterpillar

Record Turbocharger Serial Number On Warranty Claims{1052}

Usage:

3512 (4TN),
3516 (28Z) Vehicular Engines;
3516 (4XF, 5SJ, 25Z) Generator Set Engines;
3516B (8CN, 8KN, 9AN) Marine Engines

SUPPLEMENT: 06/01/96

Engine News, February 1996, Page 9, "Record Turbocharger Serial Number On Warranty Claims"

The sub-title of this article is incorrect. The correct subtitle follows:

3512 (1LM) Industrial Engines;

3512B (4TN),

3516B (8CN, 8KN, 9AN) Marine Engines;

3516 (28Z) Vehicular Engines;

3516 ((4XF, 5SJ, 25Z) Generator Set Engines;

3516 (9KF) Locomotive Engines

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Turbocharger warranty claims for 3500 Diesel Engines should have the turbocharger serial number included in the warranty claim. This serial number will allow the product group to better monitor and improve turbocharger reliability.

Caterpillar Information System:

1996/02/16 Phosphate Coating Added To Camshaft Lobes{1210}

1996/02/16 New Brackets Help Prevent Damage To Engine Fuel Injection Lines Groups{1252}

1996/02/16 New Material Used In O-Rings And Optional New Block Side Cover Replacement{1201}

1996/02/16 Air Filter Indicator No Longer Provided{7452}

1996/02/16 New Cylinder Head Injector Sleeve Used In Both Mechanical Unit Injection (MUI) And Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injection (HEUI) Engines{1125}

1996/02/16 Lubricant Used On Cylinder Head Bolts Changed{1100}

1996/02/16 Fuel Injector Sleeve Replacement Tooling{0703,1125}

1996/02/16 New Engine Information Plates Require More Information{1000}

1996/02/16 Closed Engine Crankcase Breather System Maintenance And Repair {1317,1107}

1996/01/17 New Engine Cylinder Liner Available {1216}

1996/01/17 New Main Bearing Provides Improved Oil Distribution {1203}

1996/01/17 New Intake Valve Lash Setting {1105}

1996/02/16 Slip In Coupling Used Instead Of Bellows Assembly In Turbocharger Group To Improve Serviceability{1061,1065}

1996/02/16 New Drive Gear Used In Auxiliary Pump Group{1206}

1996/02/16 New Turbocharger Wash Water Lines Groups Used{1052}

1996/02/16 New Valve Rocker Arm Assembly And Rocker Arm Adjusting Screw Used{1123}

1996/02/16 New Cylinder Liner And Cylinder Liner Sleeve Help Prevent Carbon Buildup Around Piston Top Land{1216}

1996/02/16 New Oil Temperature Regulator Lowers Normal Engine Oil Operating Temperature{1330}

1996/03/19 Possible Sources of High Crankcase Blowby From Breather Tube{1317}

1996/03/19 Parts Manual Fuel Filter Lines Group Illustration Corrections{1262}

1996/03/19 Fuel Injection Pump Barrel Sealing Face Reconditioning{1251}

1996/03/19 Improved Magneto Group Includes O-Ring Seal Groove On Mounting Face To Help Prevent Oil Leaks{1552}

1996/03/19 Troubleshooting Data Sheet For Gas Engines{1000}

1996/03/19 New Camshaft Kits Available{1210,1100,1108}