1996/09/23 Caterpillar

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

Usage:

G3512 (5JD, 7NJ),
G3516 (8LD, 4EK) Industrial Engines;
G3516 (5PN) Locomotive Engines

Description of Change: A new bracket is available as a service replacement for a former bracket assembly. The new bracket supports the ignition wiring harness underneath the front housing assembly. The illustration shows the location of the new bracket in a typical gas engine ignition group.

(FRONT VIEW OF ENGINE) Location of the 118-8411 Bracket in a typical gas engine ignition group.

Adaptable To: The new 118-8411 Bracket is available as a service replacement for the 118-2947 Bracket Assembly in the gas engine ignition groups on these engines. The new 118-8411 Bracket can be installed on earlier engines that do not currently provide support for the harness assembly in that area.

Caterpillar Information System:

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

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

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 Replacement Turbocharger Cartridge Part Numbers {1056}

1996/09/23 Error In The Testing And Adjusting Manuals For Fuel System Adjustment Timing Pin {1272}

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 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}

1996/09/23 New Rotocoil Assembly Used In Valve Rocker Arm Groups {1109}

1996/09/23 Caterpillar High Efficiency Fuel Filters Help Provide Maximum Fuel Pump And Fuel Injector Life {1261}

1996/09/23 New Clamp Assembly Used In Engine Oil Lines Groups {1307}

1996/09/23 Procedure To Install A Protective Fuse For Slave Relay Number 1 In The Engine Supervisory System (ESS) Panel {1900}

1996/09/23 Recommended Customer Communications Module (CCM) Electrical Power Source {1926}