1999/07/12 Caterpillar


A More Durable Alternator Mounting Configuration Is Now Available {1405}

Usage:


PS-150B (3XR175-Up),
PS-200B (5JR198-Up) Pneumatic Compactors

Description of Change: A new alternator mounting configuration is now available for PS-150B and PS-200B compactors. The new configuration consisting of mounting brackets, fan guard and hardware is more durable than the previous design.

Rework Procedure:

NOTE: Additional parts may be required. Refer to the "Rework Procedure" for details.

NOTE: When disassembling the existing configuration, save the 8T-4121 Washers (M10) and 8T-4136 Bolts (M10) from bracket A (Illustration 1) and the lower 8T-7547 Alternator Mounting Bolt to reuse with new assembly.

1. Turn off the power at the main power switch.

2. Disconnect the wire leads from the alternator.

NOTE: Mark wires for reassembly to correct terminals. Orientation of terminals on alternator will change when alternator is rotated 180 degrees on reassembly.

llustration 1 for PS-150B Only


(A) Upper mounting bracket.
(B) Bolt.
(C) Mounting block.
(D) Guard.
(E) Alternator.
(F) Bolt.
(G) Lower mounting bracket.
(H) Bolt.
(I) Strap.

llustration 1 for PS-200B Only


(A) Upper mounting bracket.
(B) Bolt.
(C) Mounting block.
(D) Guard.
(E) Alternator.
(F) Bolt.
(G) Lower mounting bracket.
(H) Bolt.
(I) Strap.

3. Remove alternator (E) while discarding fan guard (D), in Illustration 1.

4. Remove and discard bracket (A).

llustration 2 for PS-150B Only


(1) 153-3954 Strap.
(2) 124-0563 Spacer.
(3) 8T-4224 Washer.
(4) 8T-4177 Bolt.
(5) 142-1812 Bracket.
(6) 8T-6870 Bolt.
(7) 4N-0205 Spacer.
(8) 8T-6912 Bolt.
(9) 8T-6869 Bolt.

llustration 2 for PS-200B Only


(1) 153-3954 Strap.
(2) 8B-8679 Spacer.
(3) 8T-4224 Washer.
(4) 8T-4177 Bolt.
(5) 142-1812 Bracket.
(6) 8T-6870 Bolt.
(7) 4N-0205 Spacer.
(8) 8T-6912 Bolt.

5. Remove and discard bolts (F) and (H) and bracket (G) with strap (I), in Illustration 1. Replace bolt (H) with a 8T-6870 Bolt (6) and 8T-4224 Washer (3), in Illustration 2.

llustration 3 for PS-150B Only


(5) 142-1812 Bracket.
(9) 8T-4121 Washer.
(10) 8T-7547 Bolt.
(11) 7X-2543 Bolt.
(12) 7C-9465 Spacer.
(13) 8T-4136 Bolt.
(14) 154-4859 Guard.
(15) 7X-0579 Washer.
(16) 8T-4133 Nut.
(17) 9M-4594 Spacer.

llustration 3 for PS-200B Only


(5) 142-1812 Bracket.
(9) 8T-4121 Washer.
(10) 8T-7547 Bolt.
(11) 7X-2543 Bolt.
(12) 7C-9465 Spacer.
(13) 8T-4136 Bolt.
(14) 154-4859 Guard.
(15) 7X-0579 Washer.
(16) 8T-4133 Nut.
(17) 9M-4594 Spacer.

6. Install a 7C-9465 Spacer (12) into a 142-1812 Bracket (5), in Illustration 3, leaving flush with the inside edge.

7. Install a 142-1812 Bracket (5) using hardware shown in Illustration 2 and Illustration 3. Install a 4N-0205 Spacer (7) between the bracket and engine block.

8. *On the PS-200B, remove and discard the upper bolt (B) from the mounting block (C) on engine in Illustration 1. Install a 153-3954 Strap (1), using hardware shown in Illustration 2. Install a 8B-8679 Spacer (2) between mounting block and strap.


*On the PS-150B, remove both bolts (B) and (C). Install a 153-3954 Strap (1) using hardware shown in Illustration 2. Install a 124-0563 Spacer (2) between engine block and strap.

9. Install alternator (E), in Illustration 1, and a 154-4859 Guard (14) as shown in Illustration 3. Install belts and adjust tension.

10. The 309 Gray or the 200 Black wires may need to be lengthened to reach the alternator terminals after the alternator has been reinstalled.

11. Reconnect wire leads from harness, taking care to notice the new orientation of terminals on back of alternator.

Adaptable To: PS-150B (3XR1-174) and PS-200B (5JR1-197)

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