1995/10/09 Caterpillar

Body Mounting Group Baffle (Mudflap) Profile Has Been Changed To Improve The Service Life Of The Baffle {4220,7258}

Usage:

769C (01X) Trucks;
771C (3BJ) Quarry Truck

Description of Change: The profile of the right baffle (mudflap), part of the 8X-2139 and 8X-9660 Body Mounting Groups, has been changed to improve the service life of the right baffle. With the former profile, the right baffle could be damaged when coming in contact with the fuel tank.

Adaptable To: The 2G-7451 Baffle with the new profile is effective with 769C (01X6967) Trucks. The 2A-6676 Baffle with the new profile is effective with 771C (3BJ253) Quarry Trucks. Both baffles with the new profile are a direct replacement for the 2G-7451 and 2A-6676 Baffles with the former profile. The new profile is shown in the illustration.

New 2G-7451 Baffle profile. (A) 190.0 mm (7.48 in). (B) 780.0 mm (30.71 in). (C) 50.0 mm (1.97 in) radius.

New 2A-6676 Baffle profile. (A) 190.0 mm (7.48 in). (B) 780.0 mm (30.71 in). (C) 50.0 mm (1.97 in) radius.

Caterpillar Information System:

1995/10/09 Bolt Dampers Have Been Added To The No.5 Clutch Stack In The 6Y-5642 Planetary Group {3155,3169}

1995/10/09 Caterpillar Legendary Service Literature Catalog SELD0811 Updated {0374}

1995/10/02 Numbering The Crankshaft To Match Counterweights {1202,1231}

1995/10/02 Service Manual and Parts Manual Literature Now Available {0374,0375,7568}

1995/10/02 Rear Suspension Cylinder Charge Can Be Checked By Measuring Between The Rear Suspension Cylinger Retaining Pins {7213}

1995/10/02 3G-4667 Relief Valve Group (Steering Crossover Valve) Now Serviced As A Complete Group {4322}

1995/10/02 Strengthened Drive Wheel Provides Increased Life {4199}

1995/09/25 Fuel System Service Information{1250}

1995/09/25 Improved Stop Lamp Pressure Switch Available{1435,7805}

1995/09/25 Retrofit Of Corporate Fuel Cap To Threaded Fuel Tank Filler Neck Now Available{1273}

1995/09/25 Pump Conversion Required for Replacement of Water Spray Pump{5612}

1995/09/25 Replacement Knob Now Available For Sonic Feeder Control Sensors{5643}

1995/10/09 Steering Modification To Prevent The Jacket Tube Bearing Working Loose {4301,4309,4310}

1995/10/09 New Flushing Valve Used On Drum Propel Motor Improves Flushing And Cooling {4351,5058}

1995/10/09 Alternate Style Grease Gun Coupler Provides Better Service {0646}

1995/10/16 Seat Tethers Information and Locations{7324}

1995/10/16 Changes Have Been Made To Improve Performance And Serviceability Of The Motor Grader Front Wheel Drive Groups{3278,4351,4352}

1995/10/16 New Hose Assembly in The 6G-7858 Hoist Oil Lines Group Resists Erosion Caused By Oil Flow{5057}

1995/10/16 New Method Used To Install Fabric Covers For Rear Suspension Cylinders{7201}

1995/10/16 New Suspension Cylinder Rod Seals Reduce Leakage In All Applications{7201,7213}

1995/10/16 Field Repair 0f Cracked 2G-9774 Guard Assembly (Right Front Fender){7252}

1995/10/16 A Change Has Been Made To The 9X-3136 Basic Heater Group To Reduce Leaks{7304}

1995/10/16 Adding A Shim Pack To Bottom Hitch Improves Bolt Retention{7100}

1995/10/23 Incident Reports And Parts Involved{0336,0337}