1997/12/22 Caterpillar

Cylinder Sleeve Available For Reconditioning Cylinder Blocks {1222}

Usage:

All Machines Powered By 3126 Engines

Reference: Service Magazine; September 5, 1994; Page 11: "Use Of 4C-4377 Stress Plate Group In 3114 And 3116 Machine Engines".

Reference: Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations; SEBF8268; "Installing A 107-7604 Cylinder Sleeve In 3126 Engines".

Description of Change: Cylinder sleeves are available for reconditioning the cylinder blocks in the above machine engines.

Adaptable To: The 107-7604 Cylinder Sleeves are available for salvage operations on the cylinder block in the above machine engines, adaptable back to first production.

The 107-7604 Cylinder Sleeve can be used when it is determined that the existing cylinder wall(s) in the cylinder block are not reusable. Wear, pin holes, cracks, or scoring may indicate the need to use the 107-7604 Cylinder Sleeve.

1. Inspect the cylinder block carefully to be sure it is still usable.

2. If the 107-7604 CylinderSleeve(s) are to be installed, refer to the Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations listed above.

NOTE: In order to accurately measure the dimension of a cylinder, the 142-2285 Cylinder Head Stress Plate and a STANDARD thickness head gasket MUST be installed over each cylinder that is measured.

Caterpillar Information System:

1997/12/22 Thicker Head Gasket Available For Cylinder Block Salvage Procedure {1124}

1997/12/22 New Tightening Specification For "Spin-on" Oil Filter Assembly {1306,1308}

1997/12/22 Removing Trapped Air In Hydraulic Lines And Auxiliary Attachments In Order To Prevent Drift {5057,5116,6408}

1997/12/22 Eye End (Brake Cable) Attachment Pin And Related Hardware Available {4267}

1997/12/22 New Hydrostatic Drive Pump Group Has Stronger Head {3203}

1997/12/22 Revised Systems Operation Testing And Adjusting Manual, SENR5890-02, Transmission Electronic Control System, Now Available {0375,3168}

1997/12/22 New Screen Covers For Hoods And Side Panel Louvers Now Available To Prevent Debris And Snow Ingress {7315,1151}

1997/12/22 New Autoshift Transmission Available {3030,3168,7459}

1997/12/22 Brake Purge Ports Added To Improve Brake Serviceability {4251}

1997/12/22 Recommended Tire And Rim Usage {4201,4202,4203}

1997/12/22 Special Instruction, SEHS9967-01, Available For 24H Motor Grader Assembly Instruction {0374,7000,7960}

1997/12/15 Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant (ELC) Is The Standard Factory Fill For The Engine Cooling System On Machines Built At The Sagami, Japan Factory {1395}

1997/12/22 Dry Lubricant Recommended For Use On Door Linkages, Door Seals, And Window Latches {7308}

1997/12/22 New Seat Slider Blocks Reduce Need For Adjustments {7312,7300}

1997/12/22 The 3P-8993 Speaker Assembly Discontinued And Replaced By 123-6449 Back-Up Alarm {7406}

1998/01/05 Components Available To Strengthen Engine Air Inlet System {1055,1071}

1998/01/05 Guard Assembly Available To Protect Rear Axle Filtration System And Lube Lines {3004,7150}

1998/01/05 Jacobs Engine Brake Parts Service Now Available {1129}

1998/01/05 New VIMS Service Manual Is Available {7601}

1998/01/05 VIMS-PC Version 2.4 Upgrade {7601}

1998/01/05 New VIMS Message Center Display Available {7601}

1998/01/05 New Water Separator Available {1250,1263}

1998/01/05 Correct Boom Chain Information {6404,6460}

1998/01/05 Service Kits Available For Telehandler Roof Wiper {7305}