1999/03/01 Caterpillar

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

Usage:

G3606 (3XF),
G3608 (4WF),
G3612 (1YG),
G3616 (4CG) Engines

Warranty Category: G

Features/Benefits

* Used to monitor engine performance and provide daily service on an engine.

* Used with 8T-9190 Bottle Group

* Pad of data sheets included with tool group to record all service information.

* Tool group contains tools to:

-Lubricate pivot joints of waste gate, fuel mixing valve, and choke linkage.

-Remove spark plugs and chase threads.

-Clean and gap spark plugs.

-Take oil samples.

-Troubleshoot and record data from ECM.

Caterpillar Information System:

1999/03/01 New Engine Pressure Sensors Available {1916,1917,1922,1923,1924}

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}

1999/03/01 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}

1999/04/01 New Oil Pump Group Used{1304}