1998/12/07 Caterpillar

Improved Battery Cable Available {1402}

Usage:

All Models

Reference: Special Instruction SMHS8281; Use Of 6V-7061, (8T-3046) Crimping Dies.

Reference: Special Instruction SMHS7677; Use Of 6V-3025 Battery Cable Repair Kit.

A new higher performance battery cable is now available featuring several enhancements. Improvements have been made in the cable's temperature resistance 120°C (248.0°F) vs. 105°C (221.0°F) for standard cable, better abrasion resistance and improved flexibility.

The chart provides a list of part numbers, insulation color and cable gauge (AWG).

NOTE: Use the 8T-3046 or 6V-7061 Crimping Dies to install the terminals on these cables. The dies are designed so that the terminal and the cable receive the correct amount of compression when the die halves are fully closed.

Caterpillar Information System:

1998/12/07 Use 153-8537 A/C Component To Flush Air Conditioning Systems And Recycle Solvent {0757}

1998/12/07 Use 150-1782 Crossblock For 8B-7548 Push Puller

1998/12/07 Use 149-5138 Mechanical Push/Puller For Extra Force In General Purpose Applications {0700}

1998/12/07 New 146-4080 Digital Multimeter Available For Troubleshooting Electronic Circuits {0115}

1998/12/07 Use 145-9342 Filter Crusher To Reduce Waste And Collect Oil {5720,0800}

1998/12/07 Use 144-0235 Belt Tension Gauge to Check Belt Tension {1357}

1998/12/07 Use 9U-5968 Hydrostatic Filter Group To Filter Contaminanted Oil {5050,5095,3030,3080}

1998/12/07 Use 131-5050 DataView Group And 131-5051 DataView Portable TechStation Group For Accurate Diagnostics {1000,3000,4000,5000,6000,0788}

1998/12/07 Identification Of External Terminals On Alternators {1405,1406,1400}

1998/12/07 New Remanufactured Water Pump Groups Available {1361}

1998/12/07 Tire Pressure On Rubber Tire Pavers {4203}

1998/12/07 Revised Special Instruction, SEHS8433-04, "Repair Of Wheel And Track Loader Lift Arms And Levers" Available {0374,6107,6116,6119}

1998/12/07 Use 143-4062, 143-4065, 143-4066 Auto ID Pressure Sensors With DataView {1000,3000,4000,5000,6000,0788}

1998/12/07 Use 153-9630 PWM-Analog Test Group-Sensor Adapter Kit For DataView {1000,3000,4000,5000,6000,0788}

1998/12/14 Service Magazine Article published In Error {5083}

1998/12/14 Grease Fittings May Have Been Over Tightened On Automatic Lubrication Injectors {7540}

1998/12/14 New Model Specific VIMS Keypad Command Window Cling Films Now Available {7601}

1998/12/14 New VIMS Main Module With Increased Service Life Used {7601}

1998/12/14 Gasket Kits For AP-1000 Model Engines {1124}

1998/12/14 Speed Sensors Breakdown Into Serviceable Items {5479}

1998/12/14 New Recommended Oil And Change Intervals For Planetaries {4070}

1998/12/21 Use Proper Lock When Detensioning Belts {4197}

1998/12/21 New Engine Lifting Eye Assembly {1122}

1998/12/21 New Air Cleaner Group And Engine Control Group Improves Air Filter Element Life {1054,1051}