1998/08/17 Caterpillar

New Service Meter Increases Reliability {7480}

Usage:

120H (6TM, 4MK, 5FM, 9YR, 2AN, 3GR),
135H (7MM, 3YK, 8WN),
12H (5ZM, 4XM, 4ER, 8MN, 2GS, 2WR),
140H (8JM, 2ZK, 5HM, 9TN, 3AS, 9ZN, 3FR),
143H (1AL),
160H (9JM, 9EJ, 2FM, 3GM, 2HS, 3HR),
163H (5AK),
14H (7WJ),
16H (6ZJ, 3JR) Motor Graders

Description of Change: A new and more reliable service meter is now used on machines.

Adaptable To: The new 161-3932 Service Meter is a direct replacement for the former 3E-9359 Service Meter. The serviced level for both is the 121-1241 Service Meter Kit. This change is effective with 120H (6TM434, 4MK536, 5FM1343, 9YR358, 2AN130, 3GR70), 135H (7MM249, 3YK331, 8WN501), 12H (5ZM298, 4XM1791, 4ER546, 8MN592, 2GS376, 2WR711), 140H (8JM290, 2ZK3380, 5HM1355, 9TN749, 3AS470, 9ZN259, 3FR126), 143H (1AL549), 160H (9JM350, 9EJ608, 2FM480, 3GM88, 2HS384, 3HR11), 163H (5AK178), 14H (7WJ981), and 16H (6ZJ463, 3JR36) Motor Graders and is adaptable to earlier machines.

Caterpillar Information System:

1998/08/17 Belt Selection, Bolt Torque, And Special Application Drive Wheel Scraper Maintenance Recommendations {4199}

1998/08/10 Use 147-1758 Filter Element, 134-5901 Spares Kit, 135-6547 Auxiliary Filter, and 1R-0712 Fuel Filter to Perform Maintenance for Hartridge AVM Test Bench {1250,0782}

1998/08/10 Use Recommended Repair Parts for Torque-Turn Track Wrench 5000 {4172,0602}

1998/08/10 Use 146-1738 Borescope for Internal Inspection of Caterpillar Products {0777}

1998/08/10 Use Hydraulic Torque Wrenches and Accessories for High Torque and/or Low Clearance Applications 132-8112 HY-1XLT 132-8119 HY-3XLT 132-8126 HY-5XLT 132-8133 HY-10XLT 1U-6221 HY-2XLCT 132-8159 HY-4XLCT 132-8183 HY-8XLCT 132-8206 HY-4ULC 132-8223 Power

1998/08/10 Heavy-Duty 151-0968 Variable Speed, Inch, Reversing Drill now available {0600}

1998/08/10 Foot Rests Can Be Added To Certain Asphalt Compactors {7253,7312}

1998/08/10 Adding Plug And Breather Extends Service Life Of Drum Eccentric Bearings By Reducing Contamination {6605}

1998/08/10 Service Information For Off-Highway Truck Transmissions {3080,3030,3050}

1998/08/10 Disassembly and Assembly Module, SENR1461, "3516B Engine"; Disassembly and Assembly Module, SENR1462, "Power Train"; Disassembly and Assembly Module, SENR1463, "Machine Systems"; Now Available for 793C Off-Highway Trucks

1998/08/10 Hydraulic Line Routing Change Will Decrease Possible Contamination On Certain Off-Highway Trucks {5057}

1998/08/10 Improved Rear Brake Groups Available for 789 and 789B Off-Highway Trucks {4006,4008}

1998/08/17 New Integral Seal Replaces Gasket In Engine Water Lines Groups {1380}

1998/08/17 Use 150-2505 Maintenance Tool Group For Pipelayer Maintenance {0600}

1998/08/17 Remanufactured Wheel Stations And Wheel Station Components For Off-Highway Trucks {3001,4051}

1998/08/17 Use 123-4588 Plate Gauge To Measure Shim Pack Thickness {4314}

1998/08/17 Improved Pilot Valve Group Now Available {4805}

1998/08/17 Service Code May Be Logged If Implement Levers Are Moved Prior To Start Up {5737,6116,7490}

1998/08/17 Correction To Operational Check And Zero Check For LSI (Type 2 System) {7455,7400,1706,1408}

1998/08/17 Use 125-0201 Guide Assembly For Camshaft Installation {1202}

1998/08/17 Use 150-3992 And 150-3993 Timing Pins For Fuel Injection Pumps {1251,1251,1000}

1998/08/17 Use 136-3113 Timing Gauge To Time Engines With Bosch Pump {1251}

1998/08/17 Use 146-2597 Rocker Arm Bearing Installation Tool To Hold Push Rods In Place {1208}

1998/08/17 Service Manual And Parts Manual Literature Available {0374,0375}