1998/12/01 Caterpillar

New Metal Particle Detector And New Metal Particle Detector Kit Available{7430}

Usage:

3606 (8RB),
3608 (6MC),
3612 (9RC, 9FR),
3616 (1PD, 1FN),
3618 (2MW) Engines

Reference: Engine News, September 1997, Page 19, "Metal Particle Detector Kit Is Available For Particle Sensor Groups And Particle Detectors".

Description of Change: A new metal particle detector is used on these engines. When compared to the former metal particle detector, this new metal particle detector has a grid with smaller holes and a different pattern. This will improve the effectiveness of this new metal particle detector.

A new metal particle detector kit is also available. This new kit includes the grid and O-ring seals required to service the new metal particle detector.

Adaptable To: The new 165-5689 Metal Particle Detector is a direct replacement for the former 144-8623 Metal Particle Detector. The former metal particle detector has been canceled. The new 165-5689 Metal Particle Detector is used in the 144-7647, 155-6407, and 167-1831 Metal Particle Sensor Groups on these engines. The new 165-5690 Metal Particle Detector Kit is available to service the new 165-5689 Metal Particle Detector and the former 144-8623 Metal Particle Detector.

The 129-2915 Metal Particle Detector Kit is still available to service the 123-4526 Metal Particle Detector. See the Reference Article for more information about the 129-2915 Metal Particle Detector Kit.

Caterpillar Information System:

1998/12/01 Electronic Actuator Group [Part Of The Hydraulic Actuator System (Hydrax)] Available For Parts Service{1908,1915}

1998/12/01 New Exhaust Valve Lash Setting For G3600 Engines In Landfill Applications{1105}

1998/12/01 Revised Service Manual For Electronic Modular Control Panel II (EMCP II) For EUI Engines is Now Available{7451,4490}

1998/12/01 Service Manual Module For Electronic Modular Control Panel II+ On EUI Engines Now Available{7450,4490}

1998/12/01 Updated Owners Manual For Customer Communication Module (CCM) Available{1926}

1998/12/01 New Customer Communication Module Has Improved Communication Capabilities{1926}

1998/12/01 Change In Location And Size Of Crankshaft Counterweight Sequence Number{1231,1202}

1998/12/01 New Engine Lifting Eye Assembly {1122}

1998/12/01 New Piston Cooling Jet Tube Assemblies Provide Increased Piston Clearance For Engines With Gallery Cooled Pistons{1331}

1998/12/01 Eliminate Possibility Of Engine Oil Leaks From Oil Pan Bolt{1302}

1998/12/01 Be Sure To Use Correct Stub Shaft When Replacing Cam Idler Gear{1234,1212}

1998/12/01 New Remanufactured Water Pump Groups Available{1361}

1998/12/01 New Maintenance Information For Generators{4450}

1999/01/01 Use 150-3992 And 150-3993 Timing Pins For Fuel Injection Pumps Installation{1251,1251,1000}

1999/01/01 Camshaft And Follower Lubricant Recommended During Rebuild And Assembly Of Engines{1210,1211}

1999/01/01 New Gasket Used In Air Lines Group{1071}

1999/01/01 Use 154-9521 Spark Plug Seat Cleaner To Remove Debris From Gasket Seat And Cylinder Heads{1100,0703}

1999/01/01 New High Pressure Oil Hose Assembly Now Used{1307}

1999/01/01 Use 155-1536 Valve Recession Tool Kit To Determine Valve Wear{1103}

1999/01/01 Use 125-0201 Guide Assembly For Camshaft Installation {1202}

1999/01/01 Use 155-8795 Crankshaft Gauge To Determine Distortion And Bearing Alignment{1202}

1999/01/01 New Terminal Assembly, Spacer, And Extension Used In Transformer Group{1561}

1999/01/01 New Special Instruction Details The Flushing And Pickling Process Of Engine Piping{0374}

1999/01/01 Use 146-2726 Maintenance Tool Group To Perform Routine Maintenance{1000,1000,0701}