SIRS Index Contains Product Update Information {7570,0374}
Usage:
You may have noticed the words "Product Update" when looking through the SIRS Index on microfiche. See the illustration. These words appear when a product improvement will increase the performance or lower the operation costs of a customer's machine or engine. Product updates can offer extra sales opportunities when equipment is in the shop for other repairs.
Besides the words "Product Update" an estimated range for labor time is also shown on the microfiche.
In the United States and Canada, this information can be received directly on-line through Direct Inquiry SIRS.
Caterpillar Information System:
1983/04/18 Cutting Threads For Caterpillar Taperlock Studs {7553}
1983/04/18 Pistons With Thicker Top Rings Must Be Used In Correct Applications {1214,1215}
1983/04/18 Repair Kit For Diesel Fuel Heater Available {1296}
1983/04/18 Use Pneumatic Tool To Remove Gaskets, Sealants, Paints {0610}
1983/04/18 Use Of 9S3265 Retaining Compound On AiResearch Turbocharger Compressor Wheel Retainer Nuts {1052,1053}
1983/04/18 New Special Instruction Available For 6V4135 Halogen Leak Detector {0651}
1983/04/18 Lugs And Setscrews Now Used To Prevent Movement Of The Circle Drive Housing {5207}
1983/04/18 Protection Of Electric System For Machines Used In Corrosive Applications {1400}
1983/04/18 New Oil Cooler Core Can Be Removed For Field Service {1365,1366,1375,1376}
1983/04/18 New O-Ring Seals Used On Cover For Auxiliary Start Connector {1401,1402}
1983/04/18 Machine Available To Balance Turbochargers {0650,1052,1053,1077}
1983/04/04 New Connecting Rod Bearings Used{1219,1230}
1983/04/18 New Reconditioning Specifications For Cylinders Decrease Piston Scuffing And Seizure {0374,1223,1216,1201}
1983/04/25 Valve Spring Retainers Now Have Thicker Flanges{1108}
1983/04/25 Breather Now Made Of Steel Instead Of Plastic{5163,4059,4114,3154,4003}
1983/04/25 Larger Literature Compartment Used{0375,7323,7325}
1983/04/25 New Gasket And Cover Used On Governors{1264}
1983/05/09 New Service Tools Available{0600}
1983/05/09 Modification To Swivel Group Permits Use Of Lip-Type Seal{5060}
1983/05/09 Change Made To FT1535 Idler Bearing Puller{0621,4167}
1983/05/09 Change 6V3060 EGR Testers To LES Testers{0651,1080}
1983/05/09 New Turbocharger Has Thicker Mounting Flange To Prevent Breakage{1052}
1983/05/09 New Fuel Nozzle Adapters Used{1106}
1983/05/09 Installation Of Bearing For Connecting Rod Piston Pin{1219}