1997/10/13 Caterpillar

Improved Transmission Oil Dipstick Tube Assembly And Bracket Used{3081}

Usage:

24H (7KK) Motor Graders

Description of Change: An improved transmission oil dipstick tube assembly and bracket are used to provide easier access to the dipstick. The improved dipstick tube assembly is curved outward improving accessibility and serviceability. The new bracket is used to secure the improved tube assembly.

Adaptable To: The improved 125-2754 Tube Assembly and new 146-2970 Bracket are direct replacements for the former 125-2754 Tube Assembly and former 4V-5382 Bracket. These changes are effective with 24H (7KK44) Motor Grader and are adaptable to all earlier 24H (7KK) Motor Graders.

See chart and illustrations for new part numbers and location of parts in 8X-9049 Filler Group (not serviced).

Illustration 1.
Rear view of transmission showing former 8X-9049 Filler Group (not serviced). Former 125-2754 Tube Assembly (1). Former 4V-5382 Bracket (3).

Illustration 2.
Rear view of transmission showing new 8X-9049 Filler Group (not serviced). Improved 125-2754 Tube Assembly (1). New 146-2970 Bracket (2).

Caterpillar Information System:

1997/10/06 Proper Welding Procedure On Machines And Engines With Electronic Controls{1400}

1997/10/06 Service Charts And Decals Available{0374,0375}

1997/10/06 New Films Used With Caterpillar Monitoring System{7490}

1997/10/06 Fuel Level Senders Improved To Prevent Open Circuit Conditions{7481}

1997/10/06 Do Not Install 16 Ply, 20 Ply, Or L-5 Tires On Single Piece Rim Assemblies{4202,4209}

1997/10/06 Adjustment Procedures Formerly Found Only In Specification Service Manual Modules Have Been Added To Testing And Adjusting Service Manual Modules{0374,0375}

1997/10/06 New End Covers Eliminate Seal Spacer Plates For Steering Control Valve Group{4307}

1997/10/06 Orifice Plate Can Be Removed From 8X-0234 Oil Cooler Lines Group In 793 And 793B Off-Highway Trucks{4257,1365}

1997/10/06 Resistor Harness Reduces Fan's Speed Sensor Faults{1408,1356,1350,1000}

1997/10/06 New Special Edition Is Available For 768C, 772B, 776C, and 776D Tractors; 771C, 771D, And 775D Quarry Trucks; 769C, 769D, 773B, 773D, 777C, And 777D Off-Highway Trucks{0374}

1997/10/06 New Special Edition Is Available For 784B Tractor; 785B, 789, 789B, 793, 793B, and 793C Off-Highway Trucks{0374}

1997/10/06 Improvements Made To H-Series Motor Graders{7475,1408,1429,3073,7304,7309,7450,7451}

1997/10/13 Improved Conditioner Condensation Drains{1808,7257,7320,7343}

1997/10/13 Improved Seat Shock Absorber And Arm Assembly Is Available{7324}

1997/10/13 Improved Films And Plates Are Attached With Fasteners{7405}

1997/10/13 Possible Downloading Problem When Truck Payload Measurement V8.0 Is Used With Windows '95{7494}

1997/10/13 Shims Added To Some Off-Highway Truck Front Suspension Mounting Groups{7200,7201}

1997/10/13 Cup Holder No Longer Used In Off-Highway Truck Transmission Control Consoles{3168,3030}

1997/10/13 Cylinder Head For Front Suspension Cylinder Group Repositioned To Give Clearance Between Monitoring Sensor For Truck Payload And Truck Frame{7201,7494}

1997/10/13 New Custom Product Support Literature Is Available For 776D Tractors And 777D Trucks Equipped With 350 Gallon Fuel Tank{0374,1273}

1997/10/13 Shift Strategy Change{3167,3168,3073}

1997/10/13 Lining Kit Includes Springs That Should Be Used When Servicing Brakes{4251,4254}

1997/10/13 Fuel Tank Suction Tube Design Improved{1273}

1997/10/13 Serviceable Parts For Steering Column Available{4310}