1997/07/01 Caterpillar


Soot Filter (Silencer) Available For Silencer Groups{1051}

Usage:


3606 (8RB),
G3606 (3XF),
3608 (6MC),
G3608 (4WF),
3612 (9RC),
G3612 (1YG),
3616 (1PD),
G3616 (4CG) Industrial;
3612 (9FR),
3616 (1FN) Marine Engines

Description of Change: A new soot filter (silencer) is used in the above engines. The new soot filter provides maximum filtering of combustion air and can minimize clogging of the aftercooler. The new soot filter helps prevent fouling of the turbocharger compressor wheel.

Adaptable To: The new 137-9974 Soot Filter (Silencer) is a component of the 7W-0245 Basic Silencer Group, 116-2336 Intake Silencer Group (Basic), 117-9529 Air Cleaner Silencer Group, and the 129-9418 Air Cleaner And Silencer Group (P Series Turbocharger). The new 137-9974 Soot Filter (Silencer) is adaptable to the above engines back to first production.

Caterpillar Information System:

1997/07/01 New Coolant Level Sensor Used In Water Tank Groups{7422}
1997/07/01 Software Serviceability{1902}
1997/07/01 New Oil Sampling Valve Group Attachment Allows Simplified Scheduled Oil Sampling{1307}
1997/07/01 New Seal Used In Transformer Groups{1558}
1997/07/01 Product Support Literature Available For 3406E Marine Engine{1000}
1997/07/01 Electronic Control Module (ECM) Part Number Changes{1901}
1997/07/01 A New And A Remanufactured TU-FLO 1400L Air Compressor Group Is Available{1803}
1997/07/01 Governor Control Cover Assembly Includes New Seal And Improved Cover{1264}
1997/07/01 Manufacturing And Design Improvements Incorporated Into Fuel Injection Nozzle Assemblies{1252,1307}
1997/07/01 Improved Piston Rings Available{1215}
1997/06/23 New Heater Element Available For Jacket Water Heater {1383}
1997/06/23 Worldwide Listing Of ABB Turbocharger Service Stations {1052}
1997/07/01 Updated Connecting Rod Bolt Tightening Procedure{1218}
1997/07/01 New Fuel Injector Group Eliminates Corrosion Between Fuel Injector And Cylinder Head{1290}
1997/08/01 Tube Is Available To Raise The Rain Cap In Order To Avoid Interference With The Inlet Manifold {1051}
1997/08/01 Correct Procedure For Installing Hydraulically Actuated Electronic Unit Injectors (HEUI) {1290}
1997/08/01 Pipe Plug Used On Electronic Control Group (MAPS Sensor) {1917}
1997/08/01 New Software Available For Improvements To Marine Engines {1920}
1997/08/01 Troubleshooting Data Sheet For Diesel Engines {1000}
1997/08/01 Improved Clamps For Turbocharger Exhaust Couplings Reduce Exhaust Leaks {1052}
1997/08/01 Reliability And Fatigue Strength Improved In Connecting Rod {1218,1219}
1997/08/01 New Electronic Control Group Available For Gas Engine Ignition Groups {1550,1559}
1997/08/01 Revised Systems Operation, Testing And Adjusting Manual For 3612 And 3616 Diesel Engines Is Available {1000}
1997/08/01 New Turbocharger Wash Water Lines Groups Used {1052}
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