1995/03/13 Caterpillar

Smaller Slot In The Neutral Start Switch Plate Increases Service Life Of Neutral Start Switch{1424}

Usage:

12G (61M, 3WC, 3PL),
120G (87V, 1LK, 11W, 4HD),
130G (74V),
14G (96U),
140G (72V, 13W, 5MD),
16G (93U),
160G (4JD) Motor Graders

Description of Change: The slot in the neutral start switch plate has been reduced to a width of 8.0 mm (.31 in). The reduced width allows easier entry and exit of the neutral start switch roller. The reduced width increase the service life of the neutral start switch.

Adaptable To: The improved 8X-0470 Shaft Assembly, which includes the reduced width plate, is a direct replacement for the shaft assembly on earlier machines.

The improved shaft assembly is effective with 12G (61M15385, 3WC1746, 3PL876), 120G (87V9746, 4HD2215, 1LK810), 11W1351), 130G (74V2605), 14G (96U9093), 140G (72V15991, 13W900, 5MD2215), 16G (93U3517), 160G (4JD186) Motor Graders.

(1) 8X-0470 Shaft Assembly. (2) 8X-0471 Plate (part of the shaft assembly [not serviced]). (3) Reduced slot width.

Caterpillar Information System:

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1995/03/06 Jacket Water Pumps Now Include New Tapered Roller Bearings {1361}

1995/03/06 Cracks In Phenolic Water Pump Impellers In Remanufactured Water Pumps {1364}

1995/03/06 Charge And Differential Pump Group Repair Kit Contents {4130,4134,4344}

1995/02/27 Installation Instructions For Pump Drive Coupling {3279,3252}

1995/02/27 Oscillation Shaft Now Induction Hardened {6604}

1995/02/27 Brake Assembly In Drum Drive Motors Has More Discs And Plates {4267}

1995/02/27 Reinforced Wheel Rims Available Resist Damage {4209}

1995/02/27 Repair Kit Is Now Available To Improve Seat Cushion Beading {7312}

1995/02/27 Steering Pump Has Additional Serviceable Parts {4306}

1995/02/20 New Inlet And Exhaust Valves Have Thinner Heads{1105}

1995/02/20 Returning Core Engines For Full Refund {0374}

1995/03/13 Alternator And Air Conditioner Pulley Guards Are Now Available{7168,7320,7174}

1995/03/13 New Air Cleaner Group Uses Radial Seal Air Cleaner Elements{1051,1054}

1995/03/13 New Intermediate Cylinder Assembly Is Used In The Hoist Cylinder Group{5102}

1995/03/13 List of Information Release Memos on Cat® Remanufactured Products Since July 1993{7754,0374,0376}

1995/03/20 Caterpillar Standards for Electrical Schematics{1400}

1995/03/20 New R-134a Air Conditioning For Backhoe Loaders{7320}

1995/03/20 New Wheel Rim Assembly Provides Clearance Between The Brake Caliper And Valve Stem For Inflation{4201,4202}

1995/03/20 Steering Tank Screen Is Furnace Brazed For Longer Service Life{4332,5068}

1995/03/20 Improved Tube Assemblies & Bracket Used To Prevent Leaks{4324,4304,4307}

1995/03/27 All-inclusive Electrical Schematic Listing{1400}

1995/03/27 New Crankshaft Damper Assembly Used{1205}

1995/04/03 New Final Drive Bearings Give Longer Service Life And Are Easier To Install{4055,4092}