Preventive Measure For Protection Of Air Prelube Pumps{1319}
Usage:
3606 (8RB),
3608 (6MC),
3612 (9RC),
3616 (1PD) Industrial Engines
The above engines, which contain air prelube pumps, should use the following procedure prior to initial startup and for long downtime periods in order to prevent air from corroding the prelube pump motor.
1. Remove the silencer on the air outlet of the prelube pump motor.
2. Pour an all-purpose lubricant such as WD40®, CRC, or 10-weight oil directly into the motor.
3. Reinstall the silencer on the motor air outlet.
Caterpillar Information System:
1996/06/12 New Hose Assembly And Clip Replaces Former Tube Assembly{1318}
1996/06/12 New Components In Accessory Drive Group And Alternator Drive Group Provide Improved Serviceability And Help Prevent Oil Leaks{1207,1425}
1996/06/12 Improvements To Check Valve Within Prechamber Group Reduce Maintenance Schedule{1106}
1996/06/12 Turbocharger Nozzle Cleaning{1052}
1996/06/12 Start-Up Procedure After Rebuild{1000}
1996/06/12 New Part Kits Available For SR4B Generators{4469}
1996/06/12 Selection Of Service Harness For Engines With Electronic Ignition System{1408}
1996/06/12 Higher Capacity Oil Pump Used{1304}
1996/06/12 New Personality Modules For 3412 Generator Set Engines{1902}
1996/06/12 Incorrect Full Torque Setting Values Displayed On Engine Information Tags{1901}
1996/06/12 New O-Ring Seal Improves Engine Initial Combustion Gas Sealing{1290}
1996/06/12 New Woodward Governor PSG Groups Improve Engine Stabability{1264,1265}
1996/06/12 Field Installation Procedure For Stator Thermocouples and RTDs{7498,4453}
1996/06/12 New Oil Pump Used As Service Replacement{3310}
1996/07/22 New Bench Checking And Setting Procedure For Fuel Ratio Control (FRC) Mechanical Goverened Engines{1264,1265}
1996/07/22 New Service Tool Calibration Pins For Mechanical Goverened Engines{1264,1265}
1996/07/22 Governor Shimming Is Determined By The Governor Test Bench Calibration{1264,1289}
1996/07/22 Replacing The Shutoff Assembly In Engines With Older Governors{1264,1289}
1996/07/22 Servo Assembly Parts Have Been Changed To Make Some Parts Common Between Mechanical Governed (Type I-VI) Engines{1264,1289}
1996/07/22 New Electroless Nickel-Plated Oil Pan Provides Corrosion Protection{1302}
1996/07/22 New Strap Used In Alternator Mounting Group{1357}
1996/07/22 Procedure To Clean Area Around Injector Case And Sleeve Bore During Unit Injector Replacement{1713}
1996/07/22 New Electron Beam (EB) Welded Pistons Have Been Introduced For G3500 Engines Operating At Or Above 1500 rpm{1213,1214,1225,1226,1227}
1996/07/22 New Oil Jet Tube Assemblies Replace Oil Cooling Jet Assemblies{1331}