1998/11/23 Caterpillar


Change In Location And Size Of Crankshaft Counterweight Sequence Number {1231,1202}

Usage:


777B (4YC),
777C (4XJ),
777D (3PR, 2YW),
785 (8GB),
785B (6HK),
785C (5AZ, 1HW),
789 (9ZC),
789B (7EK),
789C (2BW),
793 (3SJ),
793B (1HL),
793C (4AR, 4GZ) Off-Highway Trucks;
776B (6JC),
776C (2TK),
776D (5ER),
784B (5RK) Off-Highway Tractors;
854G (1JW) Wheel Tractors;
D11N (74Z, 4HK),
D11R (8ZR, 9TR, 9XR) Tractors;
992G (7HR),
994 (9YF) Wheel Loaders;
5130 (7TJ, 5ZL),
5130B (4CS),
5230 (7LL) Excavators

All of these machines are powered by 3500 or 3500B engines. All 3500 and 3500B engine crankshaft assemblies include counterweights that are individually machined, after assembly onto the crankshaft, to balance the crankshaft assembly. Because of this, a counterweights' position on the crankshaft is critical. Therefore, all 3500 and 3500B engine crankshaft counterweights are sequentially numbered to uniquely identify each counterweights' position on the crankshaft. These crankshaft counterweight sequence numbers are critical when trying to reassemble a crankshaft assembly.

NOTE: When disassembling and assembling crankshaft assemblies, refer to the Disassembly and Assembly Manual for your application.

Once the crankshaft assembly is balanced, the counterweight sequence numbers are stamped on each respective counterweight. The location and size of these sequence numbers has changed.


Illustration 1.
Former crankshaft counterweight sequence number location. (3512 Crankshaft with Standard Rotation shown.) Front of crankshaft (A). Rear of crankshaft (B). The Standard Rotation direction is counterclockwise when viewed from the rear of the crankshaft.

Formerly, the counterweight sequence numbers were manually stamped below the bottom counterweight bolt hole on the edge of the counterweight as shown in Illustration 1. Note that the sequence numbers are approximately 3/8of an inch tall.


Illustration 2.
Current crankshaft counterweight sequence number location. (3512 Crankshaft with Standard Rotation shown.) Front of crankshaft (A). Rear of crankshaft (B). The Standard Rotation direction is counterclockwise when viewed from the rear of the crankshaft.

Currently, the counterweight sequence numbers are automatically stamped above the top counterweight bolt hole on the edge of the counterweight as shown in Illustration 2. Note that the current sequence numbers are approximately 3/16on an inch tall. Also note the current sequence numbers are preceded by an *.

Caterpillar Information System:

1998/11/23 Supplement For Specification Manual On "Adjustment Procedure For The Bevel Gear Group" {3256,3258}
1998/11/23 Fan Drive Grease Fitting Relocated {7510}
1998/11/23 Dirt Guard On Kingpin Retention Improved {4314,4305,4313}
1998/11/23 Be Sure To Use Correct Stub Shaft When Replacing Cam Idler Gear {1234,1212}
1998/11/23 Main Drive Shaft Slip Spline Lubrication Interval Changed {3253}
1998/11/16 Revised Special Instruction, REHS0126-02, "Caterpillar Electronic Controls Service Code Information Description List", Available{0374,1901,1927,1930,1948,3168,4348,4802,4808,4810,4812,5511,5701,7490,7494,7601,7602,7610}
1998/11/16 Compensator And Socket Head Bolts For 3408E And 3412E Hydraulically Actuated Electronically Controlled Unit Injector (HEUI) Hydraulic Pump Now Available{1714}
1998/11/16 Auger Mounting Bolt Change{5620,5326}
1998/11/16 Margin Pressure Increased For Piston And Vane Pump Group In Steering System{5070,4306}
1998/11/16 Improved Throttle Cables Available For Utility Compactors{1265}
1998/11/16 Correction To Testing And Adjusting Manual, RENR3005{0374,5069,5069}
1998/11/16 Hydraulic Electronic Control Now Serviceable{5702}
1998/11/23 Preventing Ether Line From Rubbing Against Other Components {1456}
1998/11/23 Correct Positioning Of Shims On Dump Body Installation {7258}
1998/11/23 Improved Compressor Group Ring Kit {1803}
1998/11/23 Cable Carrier From Operator's Station To Platform Is Now Available {1408}
1998/11/23 Use 155-1536 Valve Recession Tool Kit To Determine Valve Wear {1103}
1998/11/23 Use 155-8795 Crankshaft Gauge To Determine Distortion {1202}
1998/11/23 Updated 133-6350 EMCP II Generator Set Control Group Corrects Hourmeter Programming And Spare Fault Operation {4490}
1998/11/23 Use 153-8538 Refrigerant Solvent For Air Conditioner Refrigerant Flushing Units {0708}
1998/11/23 Use 154-9740 Wire Connector Rework Kit For Solid Cable To Component Connections {1408}
1998/11/30 Final Drive Duo-Cone Ring Seals Improved {4052,4050}
1998/11/30 Proper Flushing And Charging Of Air Conditioner Refrigerant System {7320}
1998/11/30 Engine Cylinder Head Exhaust Port Thermocouples No Longer Available On Remanufactured 3500 With Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) And 3500B Engines {7498}
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