1996/09/23 Caterpillar

Error In The Testing And Adjusting Manuals For Fuel System Adjustment Timing Pin {1272}

Usage:

3408B (8RG),
3412 (3JK) Marine;
3412 (9XF) Industrial;
3412 (2WJ) Generator Set Engines

Reference: "3408 & 3412 High Performance Marine Engines" SENR5517; Page 47.

"3412 Industrial Engine" SENR4652; Page 50.

"3412 Generator Set Engine" SENR6483; Page 66, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74.

In the above System Operation Testing & Adjusting manuals, the incorrect timing pin is referred to in the "Fuel System Adjustments (On Engine)" section.

On page 47 of SENR5517 the timing pin part number is referred to as; 6V-2112. The correct part number is 6V-4186.

On page 50 of SENR4652 the timing pin part number is referred to as; 6V-2112. The correct part number is 6V-4186.

On page 66, 70, 71, 72, 73 and 74 of SENR6483 the timing pin is referred to as; 5P-9697. The correct part number is 6V-4186.

Caterpillar Information System:

1996/09/23 New Mixer Assembly Provides Better Startability And Idle Stability {1266}

1996/09/23 New Governor Weight And Race Increase Durability {1264}

1996/09/23 New Piston Rings Extend Valve Service Life {1215}

1996/09/23 Special Instruction, SEHS9246-01, "Using 9U-6860 Tool Group To Replace Unit Injector Sleeves" Is Available {1713}

1996/09/23 New Parts Available To Eliminate Wear Between The Oil Cooler Bonnet And The Elbow {1378,1380}

1996/09/23 Oil Pan Gasket Is Reusable {1302}

1996/09/23 Valve Cover Base Gasket Is Reusable {1120}

1996/09/23 New Non-Metallic Fans For 360 And 440 Frame Generators {1404,7002,1356}

1996/09/23 New Plastic Outlet Sleeve Used On 3208 Engines {1380}

1996/09/23 New Hold-Down Bolts For The Sleeve Metering Fuel System (SMFS) Governor Housing {1251}

1996/09/23 New Improved Camshaft Assemblies Are Used In 3208 Engines {1210}

1996/09/23 New Lifter Assembly Is Available For Turbocharged Engines {1209}

1996/09/23 Replacement Turbocharger Cartridge Part Numbers {1056}

1996/09/23 A Chamfer Has Been Added To Some Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Holes To Help Reduce Stress Concentrations And Prevent Cracks {1101}

1996/09/23 New Valve Cover Seals Are Available For Mechanical Unit Injector (MUI) and Electronic Unit Injector (EUI) Engines {1107}

1996/09/23 Addition Of Sleeve And Removal Of Setscrew Prevents Binding Of Control Shaft {1266,7558}

1996/09/23 New Bracket Available To Support Gas Engine Ignition Group Wiring Harness Assembly {1408,1550}

1996/09/23 New Circuit Board Assembly And Modules Improve Serviceability And Reliability {1418,1550}

1996/09/23 Introduction Of New Spark Ignited Single-Cylinder Gasket Kits {7555}

1996/09/23 Caterpillar Now Has Parts Support For Previously Non-Supported Custom Parts {7567}

1996/09/23 Turbocharger Water Wash Procedure {1052}

1996/09/23 Improved Air Cleaner Element Assembly Used {1054}

1996/09/23 New Soot-Filter Available For Use With Air Cleaner Group {1055,1050}

1996/09/23 New Wastegate Shaft And Bushing Provides Better Wear Resistance {1057}