1999/03/01 Caterpillar

New Engine Pressure Sensors Available {1916,1917,1922,1923,1924}

Usage:

3508 (95Y, 68Z),
3512 (1LM, 49Y, 65Z),
3516 (27Z, 71Z) Industrial;
3508 (6TJ),
3508B (5PS),
3512 (2WK),
3512B (3ZW),
3516 (9KF) Locomotive;
3508 (96Y, 69Z),
3508 With EUI (3PS),
3508B (2BM, 7SM, 1TW),
3512 (50Y, 66Z),
3512 With EUI (3RS),
3512B (7HM, 4TN, 2GW),
3516 (29Z, 72Z),
3516 With EUI (3SS),
3516B (8CN, 8KN, 3CW) Marine;
3508 With EUI (3TS),
3508B (3DM, 3DW),
3512 With EUI (3WS),
3512B (8EM, 1PW),
3516 With EUI (3XS),
3516B (9AN, 2FW) Marine Auxiliary;
3508 (23Z, 70Z),
3508 With EUI (5XM, 3LS),
3508B (4GM, 6PN, 2HW),
3512 (24Z, 67Z),
3512 With EUI (6PM, 3MS),
3512B (8RM, 6WN, 4AW),
3516 (4XF, 5SJ, 25Z, 73Z),
3516 With EUI (7KM, 3NS),
3516B (6HN, 7RN, 1NW) Generator Set;
3508 (97Y),
3512 (51Y),
3516 (28Z) Vehicular Engines

SUPPLEMENT: APRIL 1999

Engine News SEPD9270, Article 8, Page 6, March 1999; "New Engine Pressure Sensors Available".

Effectivity for the following gas engines was incorrectly listed in the article. Remove these engines from the article:

G3508 (4WD, 2JF, 9TG, 9AW)

G3512 (4KC, 5JD, 7NJ, 6JW)

G3516 (3RC, 8LD, 4EK, 8PW) Engines

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Description of Change: The new engine pressure sensor groups provide increased protection against high voltage spikes and increased protection against moisture entry. These improvements will increase the sensor service life.

Adaptable To: The chart lists the new and former engine pressure sensor part numbers and the sensor uses.

Caterpillar Information System:

1999/03/01 Use 132-8263 Spanner Wrench To Remove And Install Terminal Assembly In Electronic Ignition System (EIS) Transformer Group {0712,1409}

1999/03/01 New Flywheel Housing Gasket For 3406 Engines {1157}

1999/03/01 Use 145-5247 And 147-2675 Wear Sleeve Installer To Install Crankshaft Wear Sleeves {1202}

1999/03/01 New Piston With 4 mm Wide Oil Ring Reduces Light Load Oil Consumption {1214,1215,1225}

1999/03/01 Use 170-9227 Reamer Shims To Aid In Reaming 3100 Engine Injector Sleeves {1250}

1999/03/01 New Top Piston Rings Available {1215}

1999/02/01 Use 152-7143 Cable Assembly For Flash-Programming Generator Status Control Module{4450}

1999/02/01 Caterpillar Now Has Parts Support For Previously Non-Supported Custom Parts{7567}

1999/02/01 Particle Sensor Group Improved{7430}

1999/02/01 Woodward Hand Held Programmers (Control Programmers) Available For Use With Woodward 700 Series Controllers (Governor Control Groups){1930,1908}

1999/02/01 Improvements Made On Gas Engine Wiring Groups{1900,1907}

1999/02/01 New Woodward EGB13P Reverse Acting Actuator Assembly{1716}

1999/03/01 Use 146-2727 Tool Group To Monitor And Check Engine Performance On 3600 Engines {1000}

1999/03/01 New "Long Core" Aftercooler Provides Improved High Ambient Temperature Performance {1064}

1999/03/01 New O-Ring Seals Help Prevent Coolant Leaks In High Jacket Water Temperature Applications {1100,7555}

1999/03/01 Special Instructions For Converting To Hydraulic Actuator System (Hydrax) Now Available {1716}

1999/03/01 10W Hydraulic Oil Recommended For G3600 Hydraulic Actuators (HYDRAX) {5050,5095}

1999/04/01 New Caterpillar High Efficiency Fuel Filters With STAY CLEAN VALVES® Replace All Standard Fuel Filters In February Of 1999{1261}

1999/04/01 New 153-9630 Sensor Test Group Adapter Kit For DataView Now Available{1000}

1999/04/01 Use 156-1060 Gas And 156-1070 Gas And Diesel Engine Analyzer To Check Emissions{1088,0781}

1999/04/01 Needle Valve May Be Needed To Accurately Measure Engine Return Fuel Flow{1250,0782}

1999/04/01 Use 157-3716 (Exhaust) And 157-3717 (Intake) Valve Seat Drivers To Install Valve Seats In Engines With Unfinished Valve Guides{1103,0703}

1999/04/01 New Fuel Shutoff Solenoids With Improved Durability Available{1259}

1999/04/01 Use 154-8100 Fuel System Arrangement And 154-8101 Fuel System Group To Measure Engine Fuel Flow{1250,0782}