PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL OUTLET LINE AND A NEW BASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE MANUAL FUEL PRIMING PUMP ON CERTAIN 3508B, 3512B, AND 3516B MARINE ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL OUTLET LINE AND A NEW BASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE MANUAL FUEL PRIMING PUMP ON CERTAIN 3508B, 3512B, AND 3516B MARINE ENGINES

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January 17, 2006
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL OUTLET LINE AND A NEW BASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE MANUAL FUEL PRIMING PUMP ON CERTAIN 3508B, 3512B, AND 3516B MARINE ENGINES
1258		PI30897

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30897" as the Part number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI30897" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
July 31, 2006	January 31, 2007

PROBLEM

The fuel-priming pump was shipped without a fuel outlet line from the pump to the fuel filter. This line needs to be installed in order for the manual fuel-priming pump to effectively prime the fuel system prior to startup.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
3508B	S2B177 S2E338
3512B	S2K180-182 S2G101-102 S2H187, 191-193 S2J198-200, 208-209, 222-224, 246-251, 254-255, 269-270, 278 S2L274, 296-298, 303, 393-394, 417-418 NSC001-006
3516B	S2R144-146, 177-178 S2S187, 189 S2X323, 326-330, 335-340

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	3K0360	SEAL-O-RING
1	2R6806	CONNECTOR
1	6V5048	SEAL-O-RING
1	303978	CONNECTOR
1	307962	ELBOW
1	2646416	BASE
1	2812665	TUBE AS

ACTION REQUIRED

Replace the existing 2646416 (E/C Level 00) fuel priming pump base assembly with the new 2646416 (E/C Level 01) fuel priming pump base assembly for the 7N8599 fuel priming pump.
Install the 2812665 fuel priming pump outlet line between the fuel priming pump base and fuel filter housing.
Refer to one of the following drawings for reference during installation. Refer to the consist for your serial number of engine to determine the correct reference drawing.

2657992, E/C level 01
2664593, E/C level 01

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.
100%	2.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 2.0 hour job.

PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL OUTLET LINE AND A NEW BASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE MANUAL FUEL PRIMING PUMP ON CERTAIN 3508B, 3512B, AND 3516B MARINE ENGINES

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Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A new fuel outlet line and base assembly for the manual fuel-priming pump need to be installed on the products listed below. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated January 17, 2006 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to January 17, 2006 Service Letter